Aim:
To characterize
publications about
total parenteral nutrition by identifying the main
complications presented by
patients who underwent this
therapy and describe the main
nursing care for these
patients.
Method:
An integrative
literature review from 1995 to 2011; Databases
LILACS, SciELO and BDENF.
Results:
Final sample was composed of 19 articles.
Discussion:
The
central venous catheter infection,
liver disorders,
lung disorders, thromboembolic events, extravasation during infusion of the
solution and hematological disorders were the main
complications presented by
patients who received
total parenteral nutrition.
Nursing care were related to the control of
central venous catheter infection, clinical management of
patients with
total parenteral nutrition and infusion control.
Conclusion:
The
administration of
total parenteral nutrition involves simple actions. The
nurse must assume its
role with the team, ensuring performance, instruction and
training to promote effective service to
patients.
Descriptors Nursing;
Parenteral Nutrition, Total;
Parenteral Nutrition.