Standardised neonatal parenteral nutrition formulations - Australasian neonatal parenteral nutrition consensus update 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first consensus standardised neonatal parenteral nutrition formulations were implemented in many neonatal units in Australia in 2012. The current update involving 49 units from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and India was conducted between September 2015 and December 2017 with the aim to review and update the 2012 formulations and guidelines.

Methods

A systematic review of available evidence for each parenteral nutrient was undertaken and new standardised formulations and guidelines were developed.

Results

Five existing preterm Amino acid-Dextrose formulations have been modified and two new concentrated Amino acid-Dextrose formulations added to optimise amino acid and nutrient intake according to gestation. Organic phosphate has replaced in

SUBMITTER: Bolisetty S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7007668 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature