Tag: Parenteral nutrition indications

According to the American College of Gastroenterology, enteral nutrition is always the preferred method of feeding, but for patients with non-functional or inaccessible gastrointestinal tracts, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) becomes a critical intervention. A primary indication for TPN is when the gastrointestinal tract is either impaired, needs complete rest, or is otherwise inaccessible, making enteral feeding impossible.

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is an essential intervention when a patient's gastrointestinal tract is non-functional or severely impaired. Clinicians must carefully evaluate **which patient conditions may indicate a need for the administration of parenteral nutrition** to ensure appropriate and timely nutritional support.