It is a special liquid food mixture given into the blood with a needle through a vein. The mixture contains all the protein, sugars, fat, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients needed. It is thicker than parenteral nutrition and sometimes it looks like a milk shake. It is given through a tube in the stomach or small intestine. Consumers can receive information from The Oley Foundation.
All services are free of charge to consumers and their families.
If you need more information about these special ways to receive food, ask your health care provider.