Accession Number:

AD1105199

Title:

Anaphylaxis to Total Parenteral Nutrition: Developing an Approach to Diagnosis and Management

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article - Open Access

Corporate Author:

59th Medical Wing San Antonio United States

Personal Author(s):

• Vu,Camille
• Reeves,Patrick
• Quinn,James

Report Date:

2015-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

Hypersensitivity reactions HSR to total parenteral nutrition TPM are a rare documented phenomenon with the potential to cause serious morbidity among patients, Christian et all recommended an algorithm for the management of hypersensitivity to parenteral nutrition, but there is no standard detailed protocol for allergy testing. The majority of available evidence resides in a limited number of case series and case reports.

Descriptors:

• feeding methods
• allergy and immunology
• hypersensitivity
• therapy
• anaphylaxis
• malnutrition
• nutrition
• therapy

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE