Nutrition Support of Neonatal Patients at Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Publication Date: June 12, 2012
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
We suggest that minimal enteral nutrition should be initiated within the first 2 days of life and advanced by 30 mL/kg/d in infants ≥1000 g. (W)
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We suggest the exclusive use of mother’s milk rather than bovine-based products or formula in infants at risk for NEC. (W)
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There are insufficient data to recommend the use of probiotics in infants at risk for NEC. (FR)
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We do not recommend glutamine supplementation for infants at risk for NEC. (S)
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There is insufficient evidence at this time to recommend arginine and/or long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for infants at risk for NEC. (FR)
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There are insufficient data to make a recommendation regarding time to reintroduce feedings to infants after NEC. (FR)
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Nutrition Support of Neonatal Patients at Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Authoring Organization
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Publication Month/Year
June 12, 2012
Last Updated Month/Year
January 8, 2024
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Infant
Health Care Settings
Hospital, Long term care
Intended Users
Dietician nutritionist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D018529 - Nutritional Support, D020345 - Enterocolitis, Necrotizing
Keywords
parenteral nutrition, Nutrition Support, Necrotizing Enterocolitis