Get TPN At Home - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Stjude

TPN-dependent patients have a 3-year survival chance of about 65 to 80%, and for the 20 to 35% of patients who do not respond well to TPN, intestinal transplantation may be a life-saving option.

However, receiving TPN at home is usually considered the most convenient way, especially for patients requiring continuous/long-term nutritional care.

TPN requires water (30 to 40 mL/kg/day), energy (30 to 35 kcal/kg/day, depending on energy expenditure; up to 45 kcal/kg/day for critically ill patients), amino acids (1.0 to 2.0 g/kg/day, depending on the degree of catabolism), essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals (see table Basic Adult Daily Requirements for ...

TPN is administered into a vein, generally through a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line, but can also be administered through a central line or port-a-cath.

The cost for TPN Electrolytes intravenous solution ((Lypholyte II/Nutrilyte II/TPN Electrolytes)) is around $256 for a supply of 500 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Quoted prices are for cash-paying customers and are not valid with insurance plans.

You will get TPN through a central venous catheter (CVC). A CVC is a thin, flexible tube placed in a large vein near your collarbone. Your nurse will teach you about your CVC when you have it placed. Your TPN is given through your CVC during the night.

First, TPN is administered through a needle or catheter that is placed in a large vein that goes directly to the heart called a central venous catheter. Since the central venous catheter needs to remain in place to prevent further complications, TPN must be administered in a clean and sterile environment.

The parenteral nutrition infusion takes about 10 to 12 hours to fully transfer from the IV bag into your body. You may choose to take it at night while you sleep. Parenteral nutrition can be administered in a hospital, long-term care facility or at home.