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Does parenteral nutrition influence electrolyte and fluid balance in preterm infants in the first days after birth?

April 26, 2017Balance birth days electrolyte fluid infants influence nutrition parenteral preterm

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Does parenteral nutrition influence electrolyte and fluid balance in preterm infants in the first days after birth?

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New national guidelines recommend more restricted fluid intake and early initiation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in very preterm infants. The aim was study the effect of these guidelines on serum sodium and potassium levels and fluid balance in the first three days after birth.