Feeding and nutrition in the preterm infant

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Feeding and nutrition in the preterm infant

edited by Elizabeth Jones, Caroline King ; consultant editor Andrew Spencer ; forewords by Tony Williams snd Jan Riordan

Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2005

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

A practical handbook for healthcare professionals that covers all aspects of pre-term nutrition, using evidence-based information to promote safe and effective practice. Readers will discover problem-solving strategies, interventions, and information on meeting the nutritional requirements of pre-term infants. Easily accessible information on all aspects of pre-term and neonatal nutrition Includes the latest research-based information on mammary physiology and the dynamics of milk expression Discusses the nutritional requirements of the pre-term breastfed infant - and how to succeed in meeting these needs Provides effective interventions to prevent pre-term breastfeeding failures Problem-solving strategies ensure a smooth transition from nasogastric to breastfeeding

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Benefits of Human Milk for the Preterm Baby Chapter 2. Nutritional Requirements Chapter 3. Ensuring Nutritional Adequacy of Human Milk Fed Preterm Babies Chapter 4. Mammary Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 5. Milk Expression Chapter 6. Milk Banking Chapter 7. Enteral Feeding Chapter 8. Monitoring Growth and Outcome Chapter 9. Feeding Development Chapter 10. Transition from Tube to Breast Chapter 11. Feeding Problems Chapter 12. Benchmarking, Standards, Audit and Education Glossary Resources Index

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  • NCID
    BA7482685X
  • ISBN
    • 9780443073786
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Edinburgh ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xv, 213 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Subject Headings
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