Monitoring long-term parenteral nutrition
Purpose of review
This review discusses the monitoring aimed at achieving good long-term outcomes in people dependent on home parenteral nutrition (HPN).
Recent findings
There have been recent studies highlighting the importance of treating low bone mineral density in HPN-dependent patients, methods of screening for liver disease, assessment of quality of life (QoL) and the need for early assessment for intestinal transplantation and growth factor therapy.
Summary
High-quality HPN services require expert multidisciplinary teams with a focus on strict aseptic catheter care protocols alongside regular monitoring and management of clinical, laboratory and patient-related factors. Areas that should be considered in the routine monitoring of HPN include regular laboratory measurements, QoL, assessment for intestinal failure-associated liver disease, treatment of metabolic bone disease and consideration of evolving treatments, alongside management of any underlying condition leading to intestinal failure.
Source: Current Opinion in Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: NUTRITION: Edited by Eamonn M.M. Quigley Source Type: research
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