Guideline
Neonatal parenteral nutrition
NICE2020published 26 February 2020Over 5 years old
- Allied health
- Family-integrated care
- Fluids and electrolytes
- Medical
- Nursing
- Nutrition and gastrointestinal
- Parenteral nutrition
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Summary
NICE guideline NG154 on parenteral (intravenous) nutrition for preterm babies up to 28 days after their due birth date and term babies up to 28 days after birth. It covers indications and timing, administration, energy needs, volume, constituents, standardised bags, monitoring and stopping parenteral nutrition. It also addresses service design and information and support for parents and carers, with accompanying algorithms for preterm and term babies.
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