Evidence · Research paper
Improved nutrient intake following implementation of the consensus standardised parenteral nutrition formulations in preterm neonates--a before-after intervention study.
- Allied health
- Growth
- Medical
- Nursing
- Nutrition and gastrointestinal
- Parenteral nutrition
- Quality improvement
This paper is from 2014, more than five years ago. Newer evidence may have been published since.
Summary
A before-after study at a tertiary NICU in New South Wales evaluating the implementation of consensus standardised parenteral nutrition formulations in preterm infants born before 32 weeks. The post-consensus cohort started parenteral nutrition earlier, received higher early protein and energy intake with lower fluid volumes, and showed greater weight gain over the first four weeks. Day 1 protein intake still fell short of the consensus goal. Useful for teams considering standardised PN formulations and auditing early nutrient delivery.
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