Online Patient Education
Now that you have started your therapy treatment, you probably have many questions. Your Nourish care team will provide you with initial and ongoing educational support. Clinical support is also available 24/7 through your local TPN or tube feeding service location. We are here for you to provide the resources and the support you need. In the sections below, you will find therapy support guides with step-by-step instructions for administering your treatments at home, overviews of your medical equipment and troubleshooting information.
Preparing Your Home
Tips on how to prepare your home for your infusion therapy and general information about your home infusion therapy services.
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Infusion Glossary
Glossary of infusion terms related to your home infusion care.
Your Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
General information on caring for your PICC.
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Changing Your Injection Cap
| Follow step-by-step instructions for changing your catheter's injection cap. |
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Site Care of Your Central Venous Catheter - Sterile Technique
Describes how to change and apply a new sterile dressing to your catheter's exit site.
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Site Care of Your Central Venous Catheter - Clean Technique
Describes how to change and apply a new clean, non-sterile dressing to your catheter's exit site.
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Flushing Your Catheter Using a Pre-Filled Syringe
Using our easy to follow guidelines, learn how to flush your catheter using a pre-filled syringe.
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Narrated Instructions
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Troubleshooting Your Central Venous Access Device
An introduction to central venous catheters and the types of catheters available. Also includes a troubleshooting guide to help you identify potential problems with your catheter, possible causes and solutions.
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TPN Storage and Handling
Helpful tips and best practices for storing and handling your TPN.
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Preparing Your Dual Chamber Bag
| Follow step-by-step instructions for preparing your dual chamber bag. |
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Home Monitoring for Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
While you are on TPN therapy, your doctor may want you to monitor
your weight, blood sugar, temperature, and intake and output. Coram has provided you with
this TPN Home Monitoring Record for your convenience.
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Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Troubleshooting
You most likely will not have any complications with your TPN therapy. But if you do, most can be handled safely at home. This troubleshooting guide will help you recognize possible complications and what action to take to resolve them.
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Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Complication Charts
Made available with permission by the Oley Foundation. These detailed charts list symptoms, causes and prevention for a variety of complications you may encounter.
