Common Complications Associated with Parenteral Nutrition in Adults
Common Complications Associated with Parenteral Nutrition in Adults
Common Complications Associated with Parenteral Nutrition in Adults
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Z<strong>in</strong>c Deficiency<br />
• Risk factors<br />
– Hypercatabolism<br />
– Excessive diarrhea<br />
• Requirement<br />
– Normal stool losses: 6 mg/day<br />
– Short bowel syndrome: 12 – 20 mg/day<br />
• Presents as perioral postural rash, alopecia,<br />
darken<strong>in</strong>g of sk<strong>in</strong> creases, and neuritis