Guideline · Consensus statement
Standardised neonatal parenteral nutrition formulations - Australasian neonatal parenteral nutrition consensus update 2017.
- Allied health
- Fluids and electrolytes
- Medical
- Nursing
- Nutrition and gastrointestinal
- Parenteral nutrition
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Summary
This consensus update, developed by 49 neonatal units across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and India, revises the 2012 standardised neonatal parenteral nutrition formulations and guidelines. Based on a systematic review of evidence for each parenteral nutrient, it modifies existing preterm amino acid-dextrose formulations and adds concentrated options tailored to gestation. Organic phosphate replaces inorganic phosphate to allow higher calcium and phosphate content, with acetate reduced, and two lipid emulsions are included. All formulations were tested for compatibility and stability, and accompanying practice guidelines aim to standardise PN across NICUs.
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