Home Parenteral Nutrition, 2nd Edition
Description
Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is the intravenous administration of nutrients carried out in the patient's home. This book analyses current practices in HPN, with a view to inform best practice, covering epidemiology of HPN in regions including the UK and Europe, USA and Australia, its role in the treatment of clinical conditions including gastrointestinal disorders and cancer, ethical and legal aspects and patient quality of life.
Keywords
MedicalNursingNutrition
2014Book
Author(s)Federico Bozzetti, Michael Staun, Andre van Gossum, Asuncion Asuncion, Daniela Daniela
PublisherCABI
ISBN9781780643113
LanguageEnglish
