Pediatric parenteral nutrition: differences in practice from adult care.
Pediatric and adult parenteral nutrition have more similarities than differences. The differences between the two practices become apparent in the time frame for starting support, a few pediatric-specific products, and growth monitoring. The biggest challenge facing the practitioner is to familiarize him- or herself with the wide range of requirements for macro- and micronutrients.
Phillips
Sharon K
SK
sphillips@chw.org
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000592:standards; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic