High protein intake can lead to serious hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia in growth restricted preterm newborns
Peter Korček,
Zbyněk Straňák
Abstract:ObjectivesHigh protein parenteral nutrition (HPPN) in the early postnatal period is a recommended strategy for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. However, limited data is available on electrolyte changes when HPPN strategy is utilized. We investigated the impact of HPPN on the development of hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia in preterm VLBW newborns.MethodsA retrospective, single‐center study investigated the levels of phosphate and potassium in VLBW infants who received HPPN (amino acids intake up to 3.5 g/… Show more
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