الفهرس Only 14 pages are availabe for public view
 |  | from | 131 |  |  |
| | | from | 131 | | |
Abstract
Objective: The use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in critically ill neonates in Egypt, Parenteral Nutrition is intravenous infusion of all nutrients (macronutrients or micronutrients) necessary for metabolic requirements and growth of neonates when their size or clinical condition precludes enteral feeding.
Study design: The study was designed to cover the literature discussing the standard requirements of all components of nutrition needed by the neonate whether fluids, macronutrients (proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) or micronutrients (electrolytes, trace minerals and vitamins) and how to adjust these nutrients proportions according to the neonatal clinical condition.
The study aimed at shedding a light on complication faced during use of Total Parenteral Nutrition and ways of management.
We also aimed at reviewing the availability of the use of total parenteral nutrition in Egypt, the current obstacles to its use and how to best overcome these obstacles.
Results: Parenteral nutrition solutions although still evolving, have improved considerably since early days and complications are now less common especially with meticulous attention to asepsis, good nursing care, and close biochemical monitoring, all are essential for successful parenteral nutrition therapy.
Also the current status of the use of total parenteral nutrition in Egypt still needs a lot of development in different fields as regard to availability of TPN service centers, nursing care and awareness of the medical staff to the importance of its use.
Conclusion: The ability to provide parenteral nutrition and total parenteral nutrition over the past four decades has significantly improved the overall survival of newborns, when other options of adequate nutrition support are not possible.
Also it showed the importance of increasing the awareness to the use of total parenteral nutrition in Egypt under scientific basis.