Infant Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

how many weeks gestation is considered full term?

37-40 weeks

what considers an infant born pre-term/mature?

if infant is born before 37 weeks

what are the energy intake needs for catch-up growth?

110-130 kcal/kg/day

what are the protein intake needs?

3.5-4.5g/kcal/kg/day

how many kcal/ounce should premature infants receive from fortified breastmilk?

24-26 kcal/oz

how many kcal/ounce should premature infants receive from formula?

24 kcal/oz

what are common lung/respiratory problems in premature infants?

respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia

what is necrotizing enterocolitis?

infection/inflammation of intestines that causes tissue damage

what are common neurological disorders in premature infants?

cerebral palsy and mental retardation

what does congenital mean?

a condition is present from birth

what are common congenital anomalies in premature infants?

anencephaly, diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia, cleft lip and palate

what are common genetic disorders in premature infants?

PKU, maple syrup urine disease, cystic fibrosis, down syndrome

what is parenteral feeding?

premature infants feed/receive nutrients via IV into their blood

what is enteral feeding?

premature infants feed/receive nutrients via tubes that go directly to the GI tract

what are the different types of enteral feeding?

oral-gastric, nasal-gastric, transpyloric, gastrostomy, jejunostomy