gregorbach's definitions

ANH

Artificial Nutrition and Hydration. A medical term, referring to the giving of food and fluids a by other means than eating and drinking, such as via a nasogastric tube (through the nose) or via a tube in the stomach such as a PEG or RIG tube. Fluids could be given this way or intravenously or subcutaneously.

This patient is dying but theyhave stated previously they wish us to continue ANH

by gregorbach April 2, 2015