TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION (TPN): ROLE OF RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2) AND CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) replaces and maintains essential nutrients in patients in whom oral or tube feedings are contraindicated or inadequate. A nutritional assessment must be carried out before initiating TPN in order to determine nutritional needs and any metabolic changes due to the pat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Baqai University Press
2015-06-01
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Series: | Baqai Journal of Health Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.baqaiassets.com/bjhs//admin/articlefiles/1467269015upl2.pdf |