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How Long is Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition?

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According to the American and European Societies of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, an appropriate duration of PPN is typically 7 to 10 days. This is because peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) is designed as a short-term, temporary solution for patients who cannot consume food orally or enterally for a limited period.