Open AccessFeeding premature infants after hospital discharge
Author(s) -
Doris E Yuen
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1918-1485
pISSN - 1205-7088
DOI - 10.1093/pch/3.5.307
Subject(s) - medicine , hospital discharge , premature newborn , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , patient discharge , medline , biology , biochemistry
Supplying adequate nutrition to premature infants is an ongoing challenge. Common medical conditions that premature infants develop and therapies given to them can increase their nutritional requirements or interfere with the delivery of nutrients. This article outlines factors to consider when prescribing appropriate diet and nutritional supplements at hospital discharge.
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