Verify that the patient is receiving some source of exogenous glucose before initiating infusion (e.g., total parenteral nutrition [TPN], i.v. fluids containing dextrose, or enteral nutrition ...

alternatively 5g may be added to one liter of 5% dextrose inj or 0.9% sodium chloride inj for slow IV infusion over a 3-hour period. TPN: usual range: 1–3g (8–24mEq) daily. Severe renal ...

Other home infusion companies are also not taking new ... If patients aren't able to receive their TPN at home and have to ...