What is a 3 in 1 TPN and what medical diagnoses are indicated for TPN use?


Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), sometimes referred to as 3-in-1, is the combination of all macronutrients (dextrose, amino acids, and intravenous fat emulsion [IVFE]) with electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and sterile water for injection in 1 intravenous (IV) solution. This is a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. Fluids are given into a vein to provide most of the nutrients the body needs. The method is used when a person cannot or should not receive feedings or fluids by mouth.

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