Home Parenteral Nutrition, 2nd Edition
Author | : Federico Bozzetti |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 489 |
Release | : 2014-12-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780643113 |
ISBN-13 | : 178064311X |
Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Download or read book Home Parenteral Nutrition, 2nd Edition written by Federico Bozzetti and published by CABI. This book was released on 2014-12-11 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.