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Therapeutics > Feeding Methods > Parenteral Nutrition
Therapeutics > Nutrition Therapy > Nutritional Support > Parenteral Nutrition

Preferred term

Parenteral Nutrition  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Nutrition, Parenteral

Note

  • for nourishment: differentiate from FLUID THERAPY (to replace fluids) or ENTERAL NUTRITION or INFUSIONS, PARENTERAL (a method of administering drugs & chemicals); coordinate IM with disease / ther (IM), not / diet ther

Scope note

  • The administering of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a patient who cannot maintain adequate nutrition by enteral feeding alone. Nutrients are administered by a route other than the alimentary canal (e.g., intravenously, subcutaneously).

History note

  • 92; was PARENTERAL FEEDING 1966-91

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010288

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