Clinical Recommendations

A.S.P.E.N.’s mission is improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of nutrition support therapy. When clinical issues and questions arise, A.S.P.EN. gathers the experts to study the problem and make clinical recommendations using the best evidence-based methods.  Below, find the current clinical recommendations statements endorsed by the A.S.P.E.N. Board of Directors.

Enteral Nutrition Practice Recommendations (March 2009)

A.S.P.E.N. Statement on Ethics of Withholding and/or Withdrawing Nutrition Support Therapy (September 2008)

Intravenous Multivitamin Shortage Information (September 2007)

A.S.P.E.N. Statement on PN Standardization (June 2007)

Joint Commission FAQ on PN Standardization (February 2007)

A.S.P.E.N. Statement on Aluminum in Parenteral Nutrition Formulations (August 2004)