Neonatal parenteral nutrition

Research recommendation(s) from an individual piece of guidance

Guidance:

Neonatal parenteral nutrition

Date issued:

26 February 2020

Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

• What are the information and support needs of parents and carers with babies on parenteral nutrition?

• What is the optimal ratio of non-nitrogen energy to nitrogen in parenteral nutrition for preterm and term babies?

• What is the optimal timeframe for starting parenteral nutrition in term babies who are critically ill or require surgery?

• What overall osmolality (or concentration of calcium and glucose/dextrose) in parenteral nutrition can determine whether to administer centrally or peripherally?