What is your approach for minimizing volume intake for patients on dialysis who are receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
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Nephrology · UCLA
I would use concentrated TPN formulations by using higher concentrations of dextrose and amino acids to deliver more calories and protein per mL. I would adjust the dialysis prescription to account for TPN-related fluid gains. For example, ultrafiltration targets on dialysis days can be increased to...