Total Parenteral Nutrition: A Practical Guide for Nurses, 1e

This practical handbook covers the whole range of factors involved in total parenteral nutrition including patient suitability, contraindications, implementation techniques, and alternatives. It also takes into account the patient's opinion, body image, and lifestyle.

The books elementary nature makes it ideal for nurses or junior medical staff who are unfamiliar with this therapy or who lack knowledge about central venous catheters.

Appendix contains step by step procedures referred to throughout the book that can be adapted by the reader to develop new local protocols.

The book is illustrated with anatomical drawings and drawings of catheters which will give the reader a clearer understanding of aspects of TPN treatment.

Focuses on the multidisciplinary team involved in TPN patient care i.e. pharmacists and dieticians.

The editor is recognised and well respected in this field and has already published work in journals.