Nutrition and IV Therapy: How long can a person live being fed intravenously?
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According to studies on home parenteral nutrition (HPN), approximately 65–80% of patients dependent on intravenous feeding achieve a three-year survival rate, a figure influenced by their underlying medical conditions. A person can theoretically live for years, even a lifetime, being fed intravenously, but the duration and quality of life are critically dependent on managing significant long-term health risks.
