This session aims to give an insight into prescribing of parenteral nutrition on Critical Care. The session will look at the differences between ITU and a general ward environment, why parenteral nutrition may be needed and when to start for critically ill patients and will use a case example to discuss some of these points.

Objectives:

• A brief introduction to what is different on ITU versus a standard ward environment
• ITU PN indications
• Other things to consider when prescribing PN for ITU patients
• Patient review case example