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Neonatal Nutrition: A Focus on Parenteral Nutrition and Early Enteral Nutrition
Author(s) -
Mayhew Susan L.,
Gonzalez Edgar R.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
nutrition in clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1941-2452
pISSN - 0884-5336
DOI - 10.1177/0115426503018005406
Subject(s) - medicine , parenteral nutrition , intensive care medicine , enteral administration , clinical nutrition , catabolism , pediatrics , population , metabolism , environmental health
No population has benefited more from the development and advancement of specialized nutrition support than pediatric patients. Today, neonates comprise the largest group of pediatric patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). Nutrient needs of neonates differ substantially from other populations, presenting unique challenges in optimizing nutrition care. Neonates are highly susceptible to catabolic stress because of reduced energy stores and markedly increased energy needs. Immature organ systems and metabolic pathways further complicate the delivery of adequate nutrition in the preterm neonate. Early nutrition support is essential to improve survival, reduce catabolism, promote growth, and limit developmental complications. This article discusses feeding strategies for PN and early enteral nutrition in neonates, particularly the preterm neonate.