Calcium supplementation for preterm and low birth-weight neonates.
Indian Pediatr
;
1994 Jun; 31(6): 657-60
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-8485
ABSTRACT
Early neonatal hypocalcemia is a common problem in prematurely born infants. To prevent it, therapy with intravenous calcium is often advised. We compared the efficacy and side-effects of intravenous and oral calcium supplementation in preterm and low birth-weight babies. Both the groups were comparable for birth weight, gestational age and cord blood calcium level. Oral calcium administration was as efficacious as intravenous administration in babies of all gestational age groups and birth-weight groups. Side effects associated with therapy were less common and of lesser severity in oral supplementation group. Lower cost and ease of administration were additional benefits.
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Asunto principal:
Peso al Nacer
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Humanos
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Recién Nacido de Bajo Peso
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Recién Nacido
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Recien Nacido Prematuro
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Alimentos Fortificados
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Calcio
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Administración Oral
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Estudios Prospectivos
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Hipocalcemia
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Año:
1994
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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