Impact of a nutritional support service on VA surgical patients

The impact of a multidisciplinary Nutritional Support Service (NSS) on the reduction of complication was evaluated in 78 consecutive patients who received total parenteral nutrition (TPN) on the same VA surgical service. Patients were placed into one of three groups (pre-NSS, transition-NSS, post-NS...

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Published inJournal of the American College of Nutrition Vol. 3; no. 4; p. 311
Main Authors Jacobs, D O, Melnik, G, Forlaw, L, Gebhardt, C, Settle, R G, DiSipio, M, Rombeau, J L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1984
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Humans
Parenteral Nutrition
Parenteral Nutrition, Total
Postoperative Care - methods
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Summary:The impact of a multidisciplinary Nutritional Support Service (NSS) on the reduction of complication was evaluated in 78 consecutive patients who received total parenteral nutrition (TPN) on the same VA surgical service. Patients were placed into one of three groups (pre-NSS, transition-NSS, post-NSS) based on the evolution of the NSS. A significant reduction in catheter sepsis was observed and was attributable to the establishment of an NSS, specifically, a nurse specialist and protocols for catheter insertion and care.
ISSN:0731-5724
DOI:10.1080/07315724.1984.10720054