“Infants At High Risk”, “Nutritional Support of Premature Infants Mead Johnson Co 70s”, “Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia”,

“As part of a series of ‘Infants at High Risk’ this program reviews the theory and practice of intravenous and oral feeding of the premature newborn. Basic steps in the digestive process are described and the limitations and/or deficiencies of the premature infant are delineated. The composition of IV solutions and oral formulas commonly used are spelled out. In addition, specific recommendations are given regarding daily requirements of fluids, electrolytes and calories/ Special techniques for the various forms of tube feedings are demonstrated.”