Sodium Glycerophosphate vs. Inorganic Phosphate Use in Parenteral Nutrition for Preterm Infants: A Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Sodium glycerophosphate improves the adverse side effects of parenteral nutrition. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate different outcomes, including metabolic bone disease and electrolyte imbalance, associated with the use of sodium glycerophosphate or inorganic phosphate in parenteral nutrition for preterm neonates.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study enrolled 402 newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of one medical center between January 2019 and September 2021. Of them, 205 received sodium glycerophosphate as parenteral nutrition, while the other 197 received inorganic phosphate. Baseline characteristics and growth parameters, including body weight, body length, and head circumference in the first year of life; calcium and pho

SUBMITTER: Chang JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11853877 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature