Parenteral Nutrition Safety

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is a complex therapy that requires a robust system to ensure its safety and efficacy.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Scope: Talking GI Nutrition With Dr. Berkeley Limketkai

On the eve of Malnutrition Awareness Week, The Scope talks with Dr. Berkeley Limketkai, of UCLA, about the ...

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Unlocking the Mechanisms Behind PN-Associated Liver Injuries

For years, gastroenterologists have been aware that parenteral nutrition (PN), while lifesaving, can damage the ...

AUGUST 13, 2021

Education, Engagement Drive More Appropriate Parenteral Nutrition Use at Seattle Children’s

Focusing on patient safety and engaging front-line dietitians in the development of an algorithm for appropriate ...

APRIL 6, 2021

Good Nutrition Pays Off: Feed the Patient, Fuel the Savings

Anew analysis conducted by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) shows that appropriate ...

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Micronutrients as Therapy in the ICU

Micronutrient supplementation as a therapy for critically ill patients is receiving increasing attention.

AUGUST 14, 2020

Toward Better Nutrition Care of Critically Ill Children

Assessing, prescribing and delivering nutrition to critically ill children is crucial for optimizing outcomes.

JULY 20, 2020

PEG Teams Linked to Improved Outcomes

Montreal—The development of a multidisciplinary team approach to care can reduce complications at the site of ...

JUNE 12, 2020

Proper In-Hospital Feeding Fuels Improved Outcomes

As the nutrition support landscape evolves, including the emergence of alternative lipid formulations, clinicians ...

APRIL 21, 2020

New ‘Natural’ Options Available for Enteral Nutrition

Enteral nutrition plays an important role in the management of people with inflammatory bowel disease, helping to ...

JANUARY 24, 2020

Head-to-Head Trial Finds No Clear Winner For Feeding Intolerance in ICU Patients

A head-to-head trial in critically ill patients found that a novel prokinetic drug and metoclopramide performed ...

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Pediatric Intestinal Failure

The term “intestinal failure” signifies the inability of the body to meet the digestive, absorptive and ...

OCTOBER 22, 2019