Handbook of Parenteral Nutrition

The purpose of this book is to stimulate interest and awareness in parenteral nutrition, it is not designed to be an overall comprehensive review of this subject.The book sets out simple guidelines and the requirements for effective TPN both at hospital and in the home and is aimed at doctors in training, interested physicians and surgeons, nurses, dietitians and pharmacists. The book discusses the historical background to the development of TPN, its use in hospital practice and its application, by self-care, in the home environment. It is hoped that this volume will emphasize the relative simplicity of this treatment, broaden the indications for its application and help to influence sources of finance to provide the funding required for successful home total parenteral nutrition.