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Parenteral Provision of Micronutrients to Pediatric Patients: An International Expert Consensus Paper
Author(s) -
Hardy Gil,
Wong Theodoric,
Morrissey Hana,
Anderson Collin,
Moltu Sissel J.,
Poindexter Brenda,
Lapillonne Alexandre,
Ball Patrick A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1002/jpen.1990
Subject(s) - micronutrient , parenteral nutrition , medicine , intensive care medicine , medline , pathology , political science , law
Micronutrients (vitamins and trace elements) are essential to all nutrition. For children and neonates who are dependent upon nutrition support therapies for growth and development, the prescribed regimen must supply all essential components. This paper aims to facilitate interpretation of existing clinical guidelines into practical approaches for the provision of micronutrients in pediatric parenteral nutrition. Methods An international, interdisciplinary expert panel was convened to review recent evidence‐based guidelines and published literature to develop consensus‐based recommendations on practical micronutrient provision in pediatric parenteral nutrition. Results The guidelines and evidence have been interpreted as answers to 10 commonly asked questions around the practical principles for provision and monitoring of micronutrients in pediatric patients. Conclusion Micronutrients are an essential part of all parenteral nutrition and should be included in the pediatric nutrition therapy care plan.