As recently announced, initial proof-of-concept results from this ongoing investigator-initiated trial (IIT) show crofelemer reduced the required total parenteral nutrition in the first ...

Average costs were $1207 per patient on TEN compared with $1968 per patient on TPN ( P =.24). After sensitivity analysis, the average cost of TEN was $1012 compared with $1968 for TPN ( P =.04).

Thirteen patients (43%) received TF, 11 (36%) TPN, 4 (13%) both TF and TPN, and 2 (6%) dextrose injection containing i.v. fluids. Patients were on the protocol for an average of 11 days (range, 1 ...

THE comments on parenteral fluid therapy that follow are based on the fact that there are limits to the body's capacity to conserve and to eliminate, in accordance with homeostatic needs, water ...

Key elements of the new guidance include more detailed assessment of the vascular access device and the resident’s ability to report signs and symptoms of complications. Is your facility prepared?

We are indebted to Dr. Allan Butler, whose constant support and encouragement have been a major factor in the completion of this work, and to Drs. Alexander Leaf and John Raker, who made many ...