What Line is Used for PPN? Understanding Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) is administered via a smaller, peripheral vein in one of your limbs or neck. This nutritional support is delivered through a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter, a short-term access device that avoids the larger central veins used for more concentrated total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The specific line choice depends on the patient's nutritional needs and the duration of therapy.
