CENTRAL AND PICC LINE INSERTION AND TPN ADMINISTRATION
What is TPN ? Total Parenteral Nutrition is a type of nutrition which is given intravenously. It is ordered by the doctor and the goal is to deliver enough calories to promote adequate nutrition and healing. Typically, TPN is prepared by the pharmacist and administered via a Central line. TPN is a sterile solution. The subclavian line in the chest area and the jugular vein in the neck are the sites that are used. Indications for TPN include: - comatose patients - abdominal surgery - trauma and peritonitis A PICC line is inserted in the arm. Both Central and PICC lines are used for TPN. Both lines are inserted under sterile conditions. Care should always be taken by the nurse, to avoid infection . Hand washing and the use of gloves is usually done. Dressing as well as IV tubing changes are done per unit's protocol. To learn more, just click on the link: Central and PICC lines