It seems like there might be a slight spelling error in your question, but I'll provide information on both parenteral nutrition and ICU (Intensive Care Unit) feeding.
Parenteral Nutrition:
Parenteral nutrition is a method of providing nutrients to the body intravenously, bypassing the digestive system. This type of nutrition is typically used when a person is unable to consume or absorb nutrients through the gastrointestinal tract. Parenteral nutrition is often administered through a central venous catheter, which delivers a solution containing a balanced mixture of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals directly into the bloodstream.
Common situations where parenteral nutrition may be used include:
Gastrointestinal Issues: When the digestive system is unable to absorb nutrients properly due to conditions such as bowel obstruction, severe malabsorption, or inflammatory bowel disease.
Postsurgical Recovery: After certain surgeries, especially those involving the gastrointestinal tract, the patient may temporarily require parenteral nutrition until normal oral or enteral feeding can resume.
Critical Illness: In cases of severe illness or trauma where the patient is unable to eat or tolerate enteral nutrition.
ICU Feeding:
In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), feeding methods may include both enteral and parenteral nutrition, depending on the patient's condition.
Enteral Nutrition:
Enteral nutrition involves providing nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal tract. This can be done through a nasogastric tube, a gastrostomy tube (inserted directly into the stomach), or a jejunostomy tube (inserted into the jejunum, a part of the small intestine).
Enteral nutrition is preferred when the patient's digestive system is functioning, as it helps maintain gut integrity and function.
Parenteral Nutrition:
In critically ill patients, especially those with severe gastrointestinal issues, trauma, or surgery, parenteral nutrition may be initiated alongside or instead of enteral nutrition.
The choice between enteral and parenteral nutrition in the ICU is often based on the patient's ability to tolerate enteral feeding and the anticipated duration of nutritional support.
ICU feeding plans are highly individualized, taking into consideration the patient's medical condition, nutritional requirements, and the ability of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients. Nutrition in the ICU is a critical aspect of patient care, aiming to support healing, maintain organ function, and improve overall outcomes. The decision on whether to use enteral, parenteral, or a combination of both depends on the specific needs and circumstances of each patient.