Is TPN the Same as G Tube? A Guide to Two Distinct Nutrition Methods
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While both Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and G tube feedings provide crucial nutrients to patients, a staggering number of people incorrectly believe they are interchangeable. They are, in fact, two fundamentally different methods of nutritional delivery, with one bypassing the digestive system entirely while the other uses it directly. Understanding this distinction is vital for patient care and communication.
