Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Enteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants: ESPGHAN Recommendations
The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
This FutureLearn course explored nutrient intakes based on the latest evidence from the ESPGHAN Committee of Nutrition (CoN), including tools to develop a safer and more effective clinical practice and improve your care.
4 weeks, 3 hours per week
Professor Nicholas Embleton
Consultant Neonatologist
The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Debate areas of uncertainty e.g., where evidence base is too limited to make firm recommendations.
- Describe the risks and benefits of nutrient intakes.
- Demonstrate interpretation of growth and a practical approach to assessment of nutritional status in the clinic.
- Describe how the level of evidence and grade of recommendation are defined and applied to the evidence base.
- Discuss how to adopt a practical approach to clinical challenges.
- Demonstrate factual understanding of recommended nutritional intakes and acceptable ranges.
Syllabus
- The ESPGHAN CoN 2022 position paper recommendations and conclusions on enteral nutrient requirements for preterm infants.
- Intakes of protein, energy, lipid, carbohydrate, water, electrolytes, minerals, trace elements and vitamins.
- Feeding modes and methods for preterm infants.
- Infant growth and holistic assessment of nutritional status.
- Use of donor human milk and breastmilk fortifiers.
- Parental perspectives on growth and nutrition.
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Issued on 15th December 2022
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