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[Is it worth knowing the characteristics of inpatient paediatric parenteral nutrition?]

E Izquierdo-García1, A Fernández-Ferreiro, P Gomis-Muñoz

  • 1Servicio de Farmacia, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España.

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|December 19, 2009
PubMed

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This study analyzed inpatient parenteral nutrition (PN) in a pediatric hospital, finding gastrointestinal issues as the main indication. Standardizing PN practices is recommended to reduce errors and improve care for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Clinical Practice Evaluation
  • Parenteral Nutrition

Context:

  • Inpatient parenteral nutrition (PN) is a critical intervention for pediatric patients unable to receive adequate nutrition enterally.
  • Evaluating current PN practices is essential for identifying areas of improvement in pediatric care.

Purpose:

  • To characterize inpatient parenteral nutrition (PN) practices in a tertiary pediatric hospital in 2008.
  • To compare these practices against current standards for pediatric PN.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study of 120 pediatric patients (under 16 years) receiving PN in 2008 revealed gastrointestinal surgery as the primary indication (35.5%).
  • Average initial PN composition included 63.1 kcal/kg, 9.6 g/kg/d carbohydrates, 2.1 g/kg/d amino acids, and 1.9 g/kg/d lipids over a mean of 10.5 days.
  • The complication rate was 27.3%, with transition to oral/enteral feeding being the main reason for discontinuation.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight the need for evaluating and standardizing PN practices in pediatric settings.
  • Infants and toddlers represent the primary recipients of PN, underscoring the importance of age-specific nutritional support.
  • Standardization of PN preparation and prescription can potentially decrease errors and enhance patient safety.
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