High protein intake can lead to serious hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia in growth restricted preterm newborns.

Published in: JPGN reports (2024)

Repeated measurement of serum phosphate and potassium is recommended when HPPN strategy is utilized in preterm SGA infants where significant hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia might have serious clinical consequences.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
gestational age
preterm birth
preterm infants
pregnant women
protein protein
amino acid
binding protein
cord blood
weight loss