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Update of adjustable fortification regimen for preterm infants: a new protocol
S Arslanoglu1, E Bertino, A Coscia
1Department of Neonatology, Dr. BehcetUz Children's Hospital, Izmir, Turkey. asertac@tiscali.it
Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents
|November 20, 2012
Summary
Preterm infants often get insufficient protein from fortified human milk. An adjustable fortification regimen ensures adequate protein for optimal growth and neurocognitive development in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Area of Science:
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Human Milk Fortification
Background:
- Standard fortified human milk feeding in preterm infants may lead to protein shortfalls.
- Protein is crucial for growth and neurocognitive development in premature infants.
- Inadequate protein intake can have long-term consequences for preterm infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an updated adjustable fortification regimen for preterm infants.
- To highlight the effectiveness of this regimen in ensuring adequate protein intake.
- To provide a new protocol for implementation in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Main Methods:
- Implementing an adjustable fortification regimen for human milk.
- Monitoring protein intake and growth parameters in preterm infants.
- Utilizing a new protocol developed and promoted by the Italian Association of Human Milk Banks (AIBLUD).
Main Results:
- The adjustable fortification regimen effectively provides adequate protein intakes.
- This method supports appropriate growth in preterm infants.
- The regimen has been successfully implemented in several Italian NICUs.
Conclusions:
- Adjustable human milk fortification is essential for meeting preterm infants' protein needs.
- This updated protocol offers a successful strategy for optimizing nutrition in NICU settings.
- The Italian Association of Human Milk Banks (AIBLUD) supports this evidence-based approach.
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