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Implementing evidence-based parenteral nutrition

Working group on parenteral nutrition published new article on the process for the implementation of evidence-based parenteral nutrition in German perinatal centres. As a life-saving therapy for some preterm and sick newborns, neonatal parenteral nutrition aims at providing optimal nutrition at the very start of life but can accompanied by certain risks. The European guideline on parenteral nutrition provides evidence-based recommendations to minimise these risks. Last year, the expert working group "parenteral nutrition” concluded from findings of their survey that…
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New position paper on parenteral nutrition launched

EFCNI  proudly announces the launch of their position paper “Addressing the nutritional emergency of preterm birth – Optimal practice in neonatal parenteral nutrition”! In July 2018, several international medical experts from various countries met in Munich for the international EFCNI roundtable on parenteral nutrition. During this roundtable, the content of the position paper was elaborated, highlighting the importance of parenteral…
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