Refeeding syndrome in a small-for-dates micro-preemie receiving early parenteral nutrition.

Abstract

This report describes a small-for-date extremely low birth weight infant who manifested bradycardic events, respiratory failure, and hemolytic jaundice during her first week of life. These complications were attributed to severe hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia. Inadequate supply and refeeding syndrome triggered by early aggressive parenteral nutrition were responsible for electrolyte abnormalities.

• Authors: Hiroshi Mizumoto, Masamitsu Mikami, Hirotsugu Oda, Daisuke Hata
• Journal: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (Pediatr Int) Vol. 54 Issue 5 Pg. 715-7 (Oct 2012) ISSN: 1442-200X [Electronic] Australia
• PMID: 23005906 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2012 The Authors. Pediatrics International © 2012 Japan Pediatric Society.

Topics

• Female
• Humans
• Hypokalemia (complications, therapy)
• Hypophosphatemia (complications, therapy)
• Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight
• Infant, Newborn
• Infant, Premature, Diseases
• Infant, Small for Gestational Age
• Parenteral Nutrition (adverse effects)
• Refeeding Syndrome (diagnosis, etiology, therapy)