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The Key Requirement for Solutions Infused into Peripheral Veins During PPN

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According to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), one of the most critical factors for patient safety during Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition (PPN) is the concentration of the infused solution. The key requirement for solutions infused into peripheral veins during PPN is a low osmolarity to prevent vein irritation and inflammation.

Increased Risk of Thrombophlebitis with Peripherally Infused 1500 mOsm/L TPN

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4 min read
According to medical consensus, peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) solutions should typically have an osmolarity below 900-1000 mOsm/L. Therefore, a patient receiving a total parenteral nutrition solution with an osmolarity of 1500 mOsm/L infused peripherally faces a significantly increased risk of thrombophlebitis, a painful inflammation of the vein with potential clot formation.