Evaluation of procedures associated with parenteral feeding in 2 public paediatric hospital in Santiago
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Keywords

Parenteral Feeding
Norms
Administration
Hospital
Organization and Administration
Nutritional Sciences
Special Nutrition

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González C. M, Lizana V. ML, Molina P. MF, Muñoz M. I, Rodríguez-Osiac L, Castillo D. C. Evaluation of procedures associated with parenteral feeding in 2 public paediatric hospital in Santiago. Andes pediatr [Internet]. 2004 Apr. 30 [cited 2025 Dec. 28];75(2):173-6. Available from: https://andespediatrica.cl/index.php/rchped/article/view/2036

Abstract

Introduction: There are no technical recommendations available for some procedures in the handling and giving of parenteral nutrition (PN) in Chile.

Objective: to describe the steps related to the PN delivery to children.

Subjects and methods: a blinded study of 78 observations of PN transport, storage, administration and supervision in newborns and older children in 2 Santiago hospitals, by 4 student nurses.

Results: Hand washing was adequate in 10-21% in hospital A and 37-50% in hospital B, sterile gloves were not used 100% in hospital A, and 50% in B. The exclusive usage of venous access for PN was between 5 and 90%. No systematic supervision was noted.

Conclusions: there are mistakes associated with the administration of PN in the hospitals studied. Norms and supervision are required.

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