Parenteral nutrition (PN) is the intravenous infusion of a specialised nutrition solution. This method of feeding is suitable for people who cannot eat because their gastrointestinal tract is not functioning well or cannot be accessed.
Resources
These resources describe best care practices for PN in NSW public health facilities. They support clinicians working in facilities where PN is less frequently used.
Parenteral nutrition pocketbook: for adults
Published: May 2011. Next review: 2024.
Understand the principles and practice of PN therapy for adult patients:
- the indications for PN
- nutrition assessment of the PN patient
- determining PN requirements
- initiating PN
- monitoring complications
- ceasing PN.
Parenteral nutrition: an information guide for patients and carers
Published: July 2013. Next review: 2024.
Share this fact sheet with patients and their carers to help them understand PN and how it may affect them.
View the parenteral nutrition fact sheet
Diet specifications
Understand the type and quantities of suitable foods for people using parenteral feeding.