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Total body water changes during high volume peripheral hyperalimentation.

A G Rhodin, A G Coran, W H Weintraub

    Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
    |February 1, 1979
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    Premature infants with gastrointestinal issues can gain weight through tissue accretion, not fluid retention, during long-term peripheral hyperalimentation. This method supports growth in infants with short gut syndrome.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal nutrition
    • Pediatric gastroenterology
    • Intensive care medicine

    Background:

    • Premature infants with gastroschisis, ileal atresia, and short gut syndrome require specialized nutritional support.
    • Peripheral hyperalimentation is a critical intervention for these complex cases.

    Observation:

    • A premature infant received peripheral hyperalimentation (Amigen, glucose, Intralipid) at 140-160 mL/kg/day.
    • The infant exhibited significant weight gain (approx. 14g/day) and length increase (6mm/week).
    • Total body water measurements showed a decrease from 77.13% to 60.50% over four months.

    Findings:

    • Despite rapid growth, total body water remained on the lower end of normal ranges.
    • The decrease in total body water percentage suggests efficient tissue building.

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    Implications:

    • Peripheral hyperalimentation supports tissue accretion, not just fluid retention, in growing premature infants.
    • This finding is crucial for optimizing nutritional strategies in neonates with severe gastrointestinal conditions.
    • Understanding body composition changes is vital for long-term infant health outcomes.