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Can you run potassium chloride and TPN in a double lumen PICC line?
You can run almost anything on the other lumen when running TPN. You just can't run anything on or draw blood from the lumen that the TPN is connected to. It is just too high of an infection risk! Plus if they get the infection the hospital doesn't get paid for treating the infection.
What drugs will mix with TPN?
flaggyl + TPN compatible????
What type of patient are TPN given to?
Usually stroke patients, those that have an embolism or clot in a blood vessel of the brain.
Can you draw blood from a double-lumen picc line which is used primarily for TPN?
Usually you do not draw blood from a line that is running TPN due to the concentrated electrolytes contained in the solution. If there is no other option the MD must be aware that the sample is taken from a TPN line so he/she can adjust the findings ANOTHER VIEW: PICC lines and other central access devices were not designed to have blood drawn from them for Lab tests. Specimen contamination is a serious problem for Lab whether the specimen is drawn from a single or double lumen PICCs. Even if the other lumen's infusion is shut off, the vacuum created in the lumen where blood is being drawn can cause contamination of the specimen. Often, even if the lumen is flushed properly and there is no contamination, the specimen may be hemolysed or clotted, making it useless for lab testing. In general, Lab will not report out results that they suspect are erroneous. This is because a Lab tech or physician cannot simply "adjust" findings due to an improperly collected specimen. This would be guesswork and is unacceptable in a health care setting where treatment often depends on reliable Lab results. Bottom line: check your facilities' policies and procedures regarding the use of PICCs and other central access devices for blood collection.
Why PVC is no longer used as TPN bags?
PVC interacts with lipid in TPN.
What to do if a patient is on TPN and blood sugar rises to 428?
Yeah. Your screwed if patient is brittle diabetic. You will be starting insulin gtt.
A TPN has been prescribed for a patient to be administered at 180ml per hour What type of TPN is this?
central
What does the medical abbreviation TPN mean?
TPN stands for total parenteral nutrition.Total Parenteral Nutrition.
Which is better TPN or 4P MCB?
TPN is same as 4P MCB TPN means Three Pole and Neutral - four pole MCB. 4P is four pole MCB
What is meant by tp and tpn circuit breakers?
The difference of TP and TPN in circuit breakers is the ability of the switch to hold a neutral position. With TPN, a neutral switch position is not possible. With TP, the breaker can be held in a neutral position.
Are Vancomycin and TPN compatible?
yes
What route does tpn go through your body?
TPN is administered directly into the bloodstream, near the heart, and is pumped all over the body.
