It is normally used as long as the nutrition can be consumed orally or by tube. Parental nutrition is administered intravenously through an infusion pump. The site of delivery is the subclavian vein. When parental pathways are used long-term, nutritional goals are achieved while simultaneously avoiding toxicity and reducing any problems. A couple of complications that can develop during this process are air embolism and localized infection. Air embolism can be prevented by ensuring that all catheter connections are secure and that the catheter is locked when not in use. Dressing care and inadequate preparation of parenteral nutrition sites can cause localized infections. To prevent this complication, the nurse should always use aseptic techniques when caring for the catheter site, change the dressing regularly and clean the areas with appropriate solutions, such as iodine or alcohol (Perry & Potter,