In the immediate postoperative period, all patients
with extensive small intestine resection require TPN, which provides the
protein, calories, and other macro- and micronutrients required when foods
taken orally cannot be tolerated. TPN is started slowly and gradually
increased, to help prevent diarrhea and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
During this initial phase, fluid and electrolyte imbalances are often
a complicating factor and must be closely managed.
This information
is provided as a general educational service
and is not intended to recommend any particular treatment plan
or to replace the advice of physicians. It is important that patients
seek and rely on the advice of a healthcare professional
about their individual medical conditions.
