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What is the purpose of TPN and lipids?

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Over 250,000 patients receive Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) annually in the US alone, highlighting its importance for those unable to use their digestive system. The purpose of TPN and lipids is to deliver complete and balanced nutrition directly into a patient's bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract entirely.