What is a practical guideline for calculating parenteral nutrition cycles?
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Over 10% of critically ill patients who cannot tolerate enteral nutrition will receive parenteral nutrition (PN). A practical guideline for calculating parenteral nutrition cycles is essential for patients transitioning from continuous hospital infusions to a more flexible, home-based schedule, which allows for greater mobility and improved quality of life. This process involves precisely determining total nutritional needs and distributing the infusion over a shorter, safe duration, often with tapering rates to prevent metabolic complications.
