[Experience with the use of a computerized data processing program on solutions for parenteral nutrition of neonates]. / Esperienza dell'impiego di un "foglio elettronico" computerizzato per l'elaborazione delle soluzioni per nutrizione parenterale nei neonati.
Minerva Pediatr
; 49(6): 229-34, 1997 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The preparation of a PN (parenteral nutrition) solution in neonatal and paediatric Departments is an operation of both critical importance and great difficulty (need of time to do it; complex calculations in order, for example, to subtract takes of nutrients from other sources; etc.). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
With the aim to speed such a proceeding, the authors (from a 1000 deliveries/year NICU) developed a computerised system for the preparation of PN mixtures, based on a common and easily available "spreadsheet".RESULTS:
The results of its application on a population of preterm babies in which parenteral and enteral (minimal enteral nutrition etc.) feedings were contemporarily provided, are illustrated. Advantages by using this software are the lower cost if compared with other dedicated softwares on sale and its great simplicity and versatility. The program is easy to use eve if different feeding plans are required; the data obtained at the end of the study demonstrated the effectiveness of the software in correctly calculate food components dosages.CONCLUSIONS:
Using producer's data on feedings composition and up-to-date parenteral nutrition schedules, a reliable composition of the obtained PN mixtures was eventually achieved, as demonstrated by growth and blood samples.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Sistemas de Computación
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Nutrición Enteral
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Nutrición Parenteral
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Fenómenos Fisiológicos Nutricionales del Lactante
Límite:
Humans
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Newborn
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
It
Revista:
Minerva Pediatr
Año:
1997
Tipo del documento:
Article