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Nutrition for Neonates Undergoing Surgery for CHD — Interruptions and Resuming Feeds — Clinical Pathway: Inpatient

Nutrition for Neonates with Congenital Heart Disease Clinical Pathway — CICU

Interruptions and Resuming Feeds

Follow appropriate NPO guidelines and place on maintenance IV fluids prior to procedure if no longer receiving PN.

If patient has been tolerating enteral feeds and is made NPO for minor procedure (PICC, cath, MRI, extubation with stable respiratory status), resume feeds when deemed appropriate by clinical team.

  • Within 24 hours of procedure — restart at the last tolerated rate and resume pathway advance.
  • ≥ 24 hours after procedure — restart at ½ the last tolerated rate and resume pathway advance.

 

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