Home Parenteral Nutrition Program (TPN)

Home Parenteral Nutrition Program (TPN) at Mayo Clinic

Parenteral nutrition, also called total parenteral nutrition (TPN), is the medical term for feeding through a vein (intravenous). TPN can be used at home by people whose digestive system can't absorb nutrition. Intravenous feeding may be temporary or lifelong. With time and experience, people using TPN can have improved quality of life.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for home parenteral nutrition

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors have taught hundreds of people to administer TPN at home, including people referred by other centers because they are experiencing problems with intravenous feeding.
• Expertise. Mayo Clinic doctors have experience in several parenteral feeding methods. Your Mayo doctor will work with you and your caregivers to find the best option.
• Compassionate care team. Follow-up exams with your doctor and ongoing support from nurses and dietitians can help you achieve successful TPN at home.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., and in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for digestive disorders by U.S. News & World Report.

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