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What are the hours for TPN and how does the schedule work?

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Most patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) at home are on a cyclic schedule, typically infusing over 10 to 16 hours, while hospitalized patients often receive continuous, 24-hour infusions. The duration of a TPN infusion is not one-size-fits-all and is customized to meet the patient's specific nutritional needs and lifestyle.