Local protocol helped to deliver vitamin D levels more accurately in preterm infants.

Mathilde MaurasMarine ButinRoy PascalFranck PlaisantSophie Laborie Justine Bacchetta

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2021)

The modified protocol limited underdosing and significant overdosing, but moderate hypervitaminosis D was still frequent. Urgent studies are needed to determine the optimal supplementation and clinical impact of 25(OH)D on comorbidities in preterm infants.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
randomized controlled trial
high intensity
case control