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• Multiple recent trials have demonstrated that there is not increased risk of
infection with PN when dosed appropriately and monitored closely

o Must ensure optimal line care
o Optimal macronutrient dosing
o Maintain glycemic control

• Role for supplemental PN in patients not meeting needs with EN or oral diet
• Alternative ILE may decrease risk of PN related complications

o Additional research needed1,2

1. Abbasoglu O. 2019. JPEN;43(4);458-470. 79
2. Klek S. Nutrition. 2018;55-56:45-50.

Final Thoughts

Hospitalized
patients are

malnourished.

© 2019 ASPEN | American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. All Rights Reserved. Potential Appropriate Inadequate
negative PN use may energy and
impacts on protein intake.
functional decrease
outcomes. malnutrition

risk.

Increased risk Malnutrition
of worsens.

complications
with

worsening
malnutrition.

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