Neonatal+Electrolytes,+Fluids,+and+Nutrition

=**Materials -**=
 * Wikipage on Breastfeeding Resources in Contra Costa County -** Breastfeeding Information

G. Hofstadler's guide to fluids and nutrition for Late Preterm Infants


 * Nutrition Powerpoint -** [|Nutrition 2010.ppt]


 * Learning Objectives -**

1) Calculate maintenance IV fluid requirements for term and late preterm infants. 2) Develop a strategy to advance an infant who has difficulty feeding from IV fluids to gavage/nipple feeds. 3) Monitor and interpret total fluids, daily caloric intake, and urine output correctly. 4) Describe when a peripheral IV or an umbilical catheter would be indicated, and when a UVC would be contraindicated. 5) Describe the correct technique for insertion of an umbilical line and how to assess for appropriate placement. 6) Describe at least 3 circumstances for which an infant would require IV fluids.

1) (yes/no) Resident has calculated and ordered IV fluids on at least two infants in the nursery. 2) (yes/no) Resident has managed at least two infants who are advancing towards nipple feeds.
 * Evaluation -**

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