Introduction to Parenteral Nutrition

Facilitators: Stephanie Owen & Praveen Woodward

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This course, held in the BDA office in Birmingham, aims to provide a thorough understanding on estimating energy requirements for patients requiring Parenteral Nutrition (PN).

• To have an appreciation of the importance of assessing and monitoring patients at high risk of refeeding syndrome and how this impacts on a PN regimen.
• To develop an awareness of the principle theories and practical concepts when commencing a patient on PN, monitoring the patient and subsequently weaning off PN.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will:

• Be able to define the term PN and state the indications for use.
• Be able to state the common access routes for PN and when each site would be chosen.
• Be able to state 2 advantages and disadvantages of tailor made and off the shelf regimens.
• Know professional boundaries and responsibilities of care for PN patient.
• Be able to match a patient’s nutritional requirements to a range of readymade Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) bags.
• Be capable of introducing a staged refeeding TPN regimen.
• Be able to monitor a patient on PN (including fluid balance, biochemistry and anthropometry).
• Be able to wean a patient off PN and ensure a smooth transition to enteral feeding.

Cost

Before 1st March 2023

• BDA Member £155
• Non-Member £215

From 1st March 2023

• BDA Member £165
• Non-Member £230