INFANT INTRAVENOUS (CENTRAL) FEEDING

INFANT INTRAVENOUS (CENTRAL) FEEDING

First 2 Days

For LBW of SGA (SFD) type, 90-100 ml/kg of 5-10% glucose is recommended. For LEW of short gestation type, 60-70 ml/kg of 5-10% glucose suffices

Later

Since the LBW needs extra-sodium and potassium, N/ 5 saline with 15% potassium chloride (1 ml added to 100 ml infusate) should replace the 5-10% glucose after 2 days. The readymade Isolyte-P serves well as an alternative.