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- Title
The effect of parenteral nitrogen and energy intake on electrolyte balance in the preterm infant.
- Authors
Bonsante, F; Iacobelli, S; Chantegret, C; Martin, D; Gouyon, J-B
- Abstract
Background/Objectives:Recent guidelines for preterm parenteral nutrition (PN) recommend an earlier and higher intake of amino acids (AA) and energy to avoid postnatal catabolism and approximate normal fetal growth. Few investigations explored how early PN may affect electrolyte and water homeostasis. We performed a prospective observational trial to assess the effect of nutrient intake on electrolyte homeostasis and balance.Subjects/Methods:During 16 months, all infants 32 weeks were eligible. In the first week of life, we recorded the following daily: electrolytes (plasma and 8-h urine collection), nutritional intake, urine output, body weight, and we calculated sodium (Na) and potassium (K) balance. Infants were divided, for analysis, into three groups of AA intake: low <1.5 g/kg/day (LAA), medium 1.5-2 g/kg/day (MAA) and high >2 g/kg/day (HAA).Results:A total of 154 infants were included. HAA group presented lower weight loss. Na balance was influenced by urine output and postnatal age, with little contribution of nutrition. Kalemia and K balance were mainly influenced by AA intake. K balance differed among groups: LAA, −2.3 mmol/kg/week; MAA, 1.1 mmol/kg/week; and HAA 2.6 mmol/kg/week (P<0.0001). In the HAA group, plasma and urine K were significantly lower and non-oliguric hyperkalemia was reduced.Conclusions:Na homeostasis was very slightly modified by early nutrition, suggesting that a negative Na balance is obligatory after birth. We showed that AA intake strongly affects K balance, minimize hyperkalemia and reduces weight loss. As K balance is strictly linked to cellular metabolism, we speculate that early nutrition may inhibit cellular catabolism and reduce the contraction of intracellular water compartment.
- Subjects
PARENTERAL feeding; NITROGEN in the body; ELECTROLYTES; PREMATURE infants; AMINO acids; HOMEOSTASIS; CELL metabolism; SODIUM in the body; POTASSIUM in the body
- Publication
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2011, Vol 65, Issue 10, p1088
- ISSN
0954-3007
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/ejcn.2011.79