Publisher's Synopsis
Written by experts in pediatric nutrition support, the ASPEN Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Support Handbook, Third Edition is a comprehensive, quick reference on caring for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents receiving parenteral and enteral nutrition. It includes age-specific nutrition from fetal development through adolescence.Highlights:Techniques to assess calorie needs and initiate/monitor nutrition supportInformation on nutrition assessment, guidelines, and disease-specific challengesMore than 100 tables and charts on nutrients, assessment methods, formulas, and moreThis handy guide offers something for everyone--from the novice to the advanced practitioner--and is meant to supplement the popular ASPEN Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum, ASPEN guidelines, and ASPEN position statements.
