Benefits and Risks of Preprepared Parenteral Nutrition for Early Amino Acid Administration in Premature Infants with Very Low Birth Weight.

Advanced preparation of PN can be safely implemented in VLBW preterm infants, offering advantages such as early, higher amino acid intake and improved head circumference growth within the first 21 days post-birth. This strategy may serve as a viable alternative in settings where immediate provision of sterile compounding facilities is challenging.