Discussion
With the increase in the survival of newborns with very
low weight, reduction of morbidities and improved prognosis
in the long term have become priorities. As such,
neonatal nutrition is essential for adequate growth and
development of preterm newborns.
According to recent recommendations, PN can be initiated
within the first hours of life, and is safe and effective
even in very premature infants.13-15 In this study, PN
was administered to 92% of newborns, but only 50% started
it within the first 48 hours of life. Glucose administration
was performed early, with an appropriate initial supply,
16,17 and although the duration of PN was sufficient,
the maximum supply achieved was lower than recommended.
The incidence of hyperglycemia is high in extremely
premature infants and may lim