Total parenteral nutrition should have
.Components used in TPN * Carbohydrates. * Fat and amino acids. * Vitamins and trace elements. Monitoring the patient by body weight, fluid balance, blood glucose, electrolytes, blood urea, LFT serum calcium, magnesium, phosphate should be done at regular intervals. A weight gain more than one kg/day signifies fluid overload. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 89
Proteins not carbohydrates
Lipid administration < 0.11 g\/kg\/hr
2 in 1 solution contains lipid
10% of total calories is provided as lipids
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