If the infant has growth failure:
Does intake appear adequate? | Yes | No (Go to Decision trees on Growth Problems and Formula Concentration). |
Is there recent history of increased losses through vomiting and/or diarrhea? | Yes | If No, intake is not adequate to meet needs. See section on Nutrition Assessment. |
This may be a temporary problem due to illness. Do not change formula. | ||
Has there been a recent change of volume or timing of feedings? | Yes (question 1): Infant may not be able to tolerate changes. (Please see file on Enteral Feeding for information about effects of timing and volume). | |
Has there been a recent change of medication? | Yes (question 2): Assess effect of medication on GI function. |