Introduction to Parenteral Nutrition for Adult Hospitalized Patients
This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to manage parenteral nutrition in your dietetic practice
Instructor: Michele McCall MSc, RD
Introductory Message from Your Instructor
How to Use This Course
Module 1 Handout
Lesson 1: History of Parenteral Nutrition - An Incredible Journey!
Lesson 2: Indications for Parenteral Nutrition
Lesson 3: Assessing Nutritional Risk and Nutritional Status
Practice Assessment - Patient # 1
Practice Assessment - Patient # 2
Module 1 Quiz
Module 2 Handout
Lesson 1: Components of PN Solutions
Lesson 2: Parenteral Nutrition Products
Lesson 3: Vascular Access for Parenteral Nutrition. Guest Speaker: Olivia Saqui
Module 2 Quiz
Introduction to PN Practice Calculation Module
Handout: Introduction to Practice Calculation Module
Handout: Practice Parenteral Calculations
Handout: Spare PN Calculation Tables
Handout: Solutions to PN Practice Calculations
Calculation Demonstration Video
Module 4 Handout
Lesson 1: Fluid Balance and Assessment Review
Lesson 2: Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Phosphorus
Lesson 3: Managing PN Electrolytes
Module 4 Quiz
Module 5 Handout
Lesson 1: Metabolic Monitoring
Lesson 2: Glycemic Management in Parenteral Nutrition
Lesson 3: Other Factors to Monitor
Lesson 4: PN Safety and Nutrition Support Teams
Module 5 Quiz