Guideline · Consensus statement
Neonatal and pediatric nutritional care: a modified Delphi consensus on dietary management for infants with congenital heart disease in four Middle Eastern countries.
- Allied health
- Cardiovascular
- Congenital heart disease
- Enteral feeding
- Fluids and electrolytes
- Growth
- Medical
- Neurodevelopmental follow-up
- Nursing
- Nutrition and gastrointestinal
- Parenteral nutrition
Summary
A modified Delphi consensus from 15 experts across four Middle Eastern countries on nutritional assessment and management of infants with congenital heart disease. It addresses diagnosis of malnutrition, enteral and parenteral feeding, caloric and fluid requirements, feeding practices and formula use, and perioperative and critical care nutrition. Forty-three statements reached consensus, with areas of practice heterogeneity identified in nutritional support. It aims to bridge international guidelines and regional real-world practice.
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