TPN Tips & Tricks!

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Across
  1. 4. complications including hypo/hyperglycemia, electrolyte imbalances, dehydration
  2. 5. added to PN or infused; causes milky appearance
  3. 7. increasing values indicate efficacy of PN
  4. 9. catheter allows feedings at home/while asleep
  5. 12. syndrome r/t starvation or malnutrition; rapid electrolyte shifts; weakness/confusion/seizures
Down
  1. 1. complications including hemo/pneumothorax, air embolism/arterial puncture, incorrect pump settings
  2. 2. anticipate this in volume, rate, and concentration to treat weight gain
  3. 3. technique used when setting up PN to avoid complications
  4. 6. higher % for pts on fluid restrictions
  5. 7. pts needing support for short periods of time
  6. 8. monitor before, during and after therapy for hypo/hyperglycemia
  7. 10. complications r/t long-term catheter use; increased WBC, fever, redness/drainage at insertion site
  8. 11. pts needing support for extended periods of time