Oncology

Enteral vs Parenteral Nutrition

Author and Year:
Sheean P, Braunschweig C, Rich E, 2004
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The incidence of hyperglycemia in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients receiving total parenteral nutrition: a pilot study.
Authors:
Sheean P, Braunschweig C, Rich E, 2004
Journal:
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Year of publication:
2004
Volume:
104
Issue:
9
Page numbers:
1352-1360
Study Design:
Retrospective Cohort Study
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High
Inclusion Criteria:
Adults (>/=18 years) admitted for an initial autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant, had not previously received home parenteral nutrition, were without acute infection at the time of admission, has central venous access for transplant
Exclusion Criteria:
Younger than 18 years, receiving less common types of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (e.g., matched unrelated donor, syngeneic, and umbilical cord), received prior hematopoietic stem cell transplant, history of home parenteral nutrition, admitted with an existing infection
Research Purpose:
The aim of this study was to determine whether hyperglycemia induced by parenteral nutrition was associated with adverse clinical outcomes.
Blinding efforts:
N/A
Study Location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Source(s) of Funding:
Not reported
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