Medications in Nutrition IV Line

by Cathy Parkes June 18, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Do NOT administer any medications through a patient's parenteral nutrition (i.e. TPN) IV line! You need to use a separate line.

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Failure to Thrive (FTT)

Failure to Thrive (FTT) is indicated by a child's weight being less than the fifth percentile. Assess for both organic causes and parental bonding/care of the child.

Central Venous Catheter (CVC)

A patient with a Central Venous Catheter (CVC) should have the dressing changed 24 hours after insertion and weekly thereafter (or per facility policy) using sterile technique.