Search

The article offers information on an multi-disciplinary team which can offer expertise to ensure adequate nutrition to avoid deficits and promote growth while reducing the risks associated with Parenteral nutrition (PN). It discusses that PN for neonates and its delivery is a complex process, with very specific requirements. It discusses that Multidisciplinary teams can have a understanding of the nutritional requirements and can offer added expertise in ensuring adequate nutrition.

The article reflects on the views of Irene Krämer, Director of Pharmacy, Johannes Gutenberg University Hospital, Mainz, Germany in a symposium on the importance of standardisation and personalisation in the provision of parenteral nutrition solutions. It mentions that standardised parenteral nutrition solutions can be used to meet the needs of hospital patients and is associated with a high risk of complications.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of training as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), and using her SLP training to take care of her son with special needs.