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How to choose either central or peripheral line for total parenteral nutrition?
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Central is better: Peeipheral is too slow.
Answered 1/2/2014
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Calories: Peripheral nutrition limits the number of calories you can give because of the amount of sugar in the line. In a central line you can give more concentrated sugar without damaging the veins and can give more calories.
Answered 9/28/2016
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