You have been referred for Parenteral Nutrition (PN) also sometimes referred to as ‘TPN’ (Total Parenteral Nutrition). This leaflet will help you to understand what this is, why you may need it and how it may affect you. If you need any other questions answered please do not hesitate to ask the medical, nursing, dietetic, pharmacy staff or members of the Nutrition Support Team (NST) who have been asked to see you.
The NST consists of a Doctor, Dietitian, Pharmacist and Nurse. The NST will come to see you every day during the week. The NST will also liaise with your medical and nursing team to ensure that all your nutritional requirements are met and everyone is kept fully informed of your progress.
Parental nurtition - patient information leaflet
Produced by Rotherham Nutrition Support Team, adapted from British Pharmaceutical Nutrition Group
(as endorsed by BAPEN), February 2007. Revised June 2011, November 2012, November 2014, March 2020, July 2022.
Revision due July 2024. Version: 6.0 ©The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust 2022. All rights reserved.