What is the difference between TPN and CPN?
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According to the National Cancer Institute, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and is used when a person is unable to eat or absorb nutrients. While the term CPN (Central Parenteral Nutrition) is often used interchangeably with TPN, a key distinction lies in the delivery route, not the amount of nutrition, which is a common misconception.
