What is Intravenous Alimentation in Medical Terms?
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, parenteral nutrition is complete enough to replace oral feeding for as long as necessary, even for life, for patients whose digestive systems are not functioning. Intravenous alimentation, also known as parenteral nutrition, is a life-sustaining medical procedure that delivers essential nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system entirely.
