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Glossary: Parenteral
 


Definition
Not in or through the digestive system, introduced otherwise than by way of the intestines and occurring outside the intestine. Examples are intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intramedullary injection.

Topics Related To Parenteral
Eclampsia / PreeclampsiaRecommendation Magnesium
"...The backbone of management continues to be parenteral (intravenous) administration of magnesium sulfate and delivery as soon as the fetus is mature or when maternal risks outweigh any risks to the fetus..."

NADH

As A Treatment
"...In one study of 885 subjects with Parkinson's disease, half received oral NADH and half received parenteral NADH with similar results..."

TPN

Related Topic
"Total Parenteral Nutrition: Can provide all or most of a patient's nutrient requirements by intravenous means..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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