TPN Bag

TPN Bag

TPN bag contains total parenteral nutrition. It provides patients need of all daily or most calories and nutrients (TPN solutions) that contain a mixture of protein, carbohydrates, glucose, fats, vitamins and minerals deliver rate set through electronic infusion device via TPN infusion set into vascular access.

TPN is a mixture of separate components which contains lipid emulsions, amino acids, dextrose, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.

Types of TPN Bag

1. Individual bags

Contain alll nutrients in all bags.

2. Two chamber bags

3. Three chamber bags

Three-chamber bags contain amino acids with/without electrolytes, glucose and lipids. The individual chambers are mixed by gently applying pressure.