Tag: Weaning protocol

Enteral nutrition is often the preferred nutritional support route when possible, due to fewer complications and cost compared to total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Determining when it would be appropriate for a patient to be weaned off TPN is a complex clinical decision based on multiple factors, including gastrointestinal function and nutritional stability.

For pediatric patients under three years old, studies have shown that abruptly stopping Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) can lead to hypoglycemia in over half of patients. This significant risk is a critical factor when addressing the question: does TPN need to be weaned off, and in which specific scenarios.