Help meet big and small
protein needs
References: 1. Klein CJ. J Nutr. 2002;132:1395S-15775S. 2. Committee on Nutrition, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP-CON). Nutrition needs of preterm infants. In: Kleinman RE, ed. Pediatric Nutrition Handbook. 5th ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2004:42. 3. Tsang RC, et al, eds. Nutrition of the Preterm Infant: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines. Cincinnati, OH: Digital Education Publishing Inc; 2005:417. 4. Nutrition Committee, Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS). Can Med Assoc J. 1995;152:1765-1785. 5. Adamkin DH, ed. Nutritional Strategies for the Very Low Birthweight Infant. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2009:107. 6. Corvaglia L, et al. Early Hum Dev. 2010;86:237-240.
Name: __________________________________Birth Date______/______/______ Hosp. #______________
Age:________________Length/Height:__________________(cm/in) Weight:________________ (kg/lb)
Total g Protein/kg/d __________________ Total kcals/kg/d ______________________
Feeding Instructions: ______________________________________________________________________
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Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________
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Dietitian: ________________________________________________________________________________
Doctor: _________________________________________________________________________________
Calculate how much Liquid Protein Fortifier is needed for preterm infant feedingsBaby’s weight (kg)x Amount of additional protein needed per day (g/kg/day)x 6 (conversion factor for Liquid Protein Fortifier concentration)= Amount of Liquid Protein Fortifier (mL) to add per day
Desired protein intake ________ g protein/kg/day
Subtract current intake ________ g protein/kg/day
Equals Supplemental need ________ g protein/kg/day x baby’s weight (kg) x 6
Fortifier per day ________ mL/day
Recommended protein intake
•Expertguidelinesrecommendarangeof3.0-4.3g/kg/day1-5
Protein intake from preterm human milk
•Varies1.5-2.96g/kg/day
Liquid Protein Fortifier
Mixing Worksheet
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Liquid Protein Fortifier
Mixing Instructions
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USE AS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR DO NOT ADD WATER | SHAKE GENTLY
DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY RING IS MISSING OR BROKEN
THE HEALTH OF THE INFANT DEPENDS ON CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND USE. PROPER HYGIENE, HANDLING AND STORAGE ARE IMPORTANT WHEN PREPARING INFANT FEEDINGS.
REFRIGERATE FORTIFIER AFTER OPENING; USE WITHIN 24 HOURS OR DISCARD.
STORAGE: STORE UNOPENED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; AVOID EXTREME TEMPERATURES.
Twist off cap. Draw up volume specified by a healthcare professional into a single use oral syringe.*
Pour liquid protein fortifier into medicine cup.*
Dispense into measured human milk or formula and swirl. Pour desired amount of mixture into feeding container.
*Robbins S and Meyers R. Formula Preparation and Handling. In: Robbins ST and Meyers R, eds. Infant Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities. 2nd ed. Chicago, IL;2011:80.
Must be mixed with human milk or formula before feeding
DiREcTiOnS fOR PREPARATiOn AnD USE
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