Symptoms refers to what the PATIENT is feeling; signs are what is seen by doctors. An X-ray can still show the lingering signs of a pleural effusion, especially if the pleural effusion is caused by trapped lung, cancer, or a severe infection. So, the solution depends on the CAUSE of the pleural effusion & what was done to treat it.
Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) is a type of parenteral nutrition that can be delivered through a. peripheral intravenous catheter because it has an osmolarity lower than that of conventional parenteral. nutrition. To deliver adequate nutrients, either a large volume or a high fat formulation must be infused.
They are basically the same thing. Jul 5, '05. TPN and hyperalimentation both refer to the provision of protein-containing IVF for the purpose of providing nutrition (not just hydration and electrolytes) to a patient. TPN (total parenteral nutrition) is actually the correct term.