Vitamin A provision for preterm infants: Are we meeting current guidelines?

Background: Preterm infants have reduced liver stores of vitamin A at birth compared to term born infants. Current guidelines recommend an intake of 700-1500 IU/kg/day vitamin A, and there is evidence to support higher doses for infants with significant lung disease. The importance of appropriate ea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mactier, H., Mokaya, M., Farrell, L., Edwards, Christine
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42739