What are the benefits of intravenous feeding?
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Intravenous (IV) feeding, or parenteral nutrition, provides essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream. It is used when a patient's gastrointestinal (GI) tract is non-functional, impaired, or requires complete rest to heal. This medical intervention can be life-saving and is crucial for patients with severe malnutrition or other conditions preventing them from eating or absorbing nutrients orally.
