Gaining and Growing: Assuring Nutritional Care of preterm Infants in the Community

Decision Tree for Infant with Inadequate Weight Gain

 

Intake appears to be within expected range.

Does infant have increased energy needs? See Energy.

Yes

No
(See below)

 

If no, Infant does not have increased energy needs.

Does infant have increased losses from Short Bowel Syndrome, diarrhea, or reflux?

Yes
(See below)

No

 

If yes, infant has increased losses refer for evaluation and treatment.

 

Start of Decision Tree for Infant with Inadequate Weight Gain