Includes TPN as well as Enteral feeds and Non-TPN fluids to provide complete nutritional management.
USER FRIENDLY, EASY TO LEARN & USE:
Very easy to learn. Requires less than 30 minutes of initial orientation to be able to use the program proficiently.
Extensive online help makes data entry intuitive.
HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE:
Maximum and minimum values for TPN additives and concentrations of solutions used for TPN can be customized according to institutional policies.
For example, maximum concentration setting options, maximum osmo settings, and customizable limits for each client.
NON-TPN SOURCES:
Allows for other intake to be accounted for in total nutritional management: ie maintenance as well as others commonly used
Selected intake can directly be imported into the main TPN page where they are included in the fluid, and total maintenance balance.
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT:
Nutritional Consult function enables the Nutritionist to provide nutritional recommendations. Data on the consult sheet is imported from the main TPN input, eliminating the need for re-entry.
The nutritionist inputs information in the “Plan”, “Recommendation & Suggestions” and “Growth Chart” section of the consult.
ENTERAL FEEDS:
Volume of enteral feeds is integrated into the total balance.
Choices of over 20 commonly used enteral formulas are available for selection.
Detailed input of all nutrients from TPN and feeds is displayed.
Provides the ability to concentrate or dilute formulas.
Provides the ability to add supplements to formulas such as Polycose, Safflower oil, etc. and includes these additives in calories received.
CYCLING:
Program allows cycling TPN on entering the number of hours desired.
VALIDATES USER ENTRY BY REJECTING INVALID ENTRIES:
For example, will not accept input outside set limits (or any given limit set in customization).
NUTRITIONAL CONTROL:
This reduces incidence of nutritional imbalances.
The input from non-TPN sources is taken into account for GIR.