Delayed Introduction of Parenteral Phosphorus Is Associated with Hypercalcemia in Extremely Preterm Infants [Nutrient Requirements and Optimal Nutrition]

Conclusion: Early introduction of phosphorus in PN solutions is associated with reduced incidence of whole blood iCa abnormalities in the first week of life and should be considered for ELBW infants. Ongoing evaluation of optimal mineral provision to this population after birth should be performed.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - May 31, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hair, A. B., Chetta, K. E., Bruno, A. M., Hawthorne, K. M., Abrams, S. A. Tags: Nutrient Requirements and Optimal Nutrition Source Type: research