Analysis of Nutrition Support in Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants With Extrauterine Growth Restriction.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the incidence of extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) in very low-birth-weight infants (VLBWIs) and evaluate the nutrition factors in VLBWIs associated with inadequate nutrient intakes during hospitalization.

Methods

A total of 128 VLBWIs were divided into an EUGR group (n = 87) and a non-EUGR group (n = 41). Growth and parenteral nutrition (PN) and enteral nutrition (EN) practices were analyzed. Actual energy and protein intakes were subtracted from recommended energy (120 kcal/kg/d) and protein (3.75 g/kg/d) intakes, and nutrition deficits were calculated.

Results

Growth restriction was 21.9% at birth and 68.0% at discharge. Compared with established guidelines, PN was started late, and the maximum amino acid intake was low in both groups. EN i

SUBMITTER: Hu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7379204 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature