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What is dose of total parentral nutrision fo preterm baby 28weeks gestasional age keeping npo on mechanical ventillator?
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Complex formula: I'm not a pediatrician / NICU specialist, but the recipe and total amount of TPN given to my daughter when she was in the NICU varied depending on weight, her age, and her clinical condition. There's not 1 right answer; it depends on a complex formula & the judgment of the neonatologist, nutritionist, and pediatrician.
Answered 10/8/2015
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There are many: variables and it is individualize to each infant. You can discuss this with your baby's neonatologist.
Answered 10/15/2015
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