This video is intended for general educational purposes and does not replace any recommendations or instructions given to you by your healthcare professional.

This video explains the importance of monitoring your hydration level, temperature, weight and blood sugar daily while on parenteral nutrition. Recording these results is essential to detect early signs of dehydration and bloodstream infection.

Chapters:
0:00 What is home self-monitoring?
0:39 Why should I self-monitor at home?
1:38 Why do I need to check my glucose level?
2:50 How do I record my 24-hour input and output?
5:13 When should I start tracking my 24-hour intake and output?
5:55 Using your self-monitoring sheet.
7:14 Weight, temperature and blood sugar
8:37 Review

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