Enteral nutrition (EN)—Delivers nutrition via tube placed in the nose, stomach, or small intestine1
Parenteral nutrition (PN)— Delivers nutrition via central venous (CPN/TPN) or peripheral line (PPN)1
Central Vein Administration
Peripheral Vein Administration
Source:
1. A.S.P.E.N. Board of Directors and the Clinical Guidelines Task Force. Guidelines for the use of parenteral and enteral nutrition in adult and pediatric patients. JPEN-Parenter Enter. 2002;26(suppl 1):1SA-138SA.
