Clinical reference
Electrolyte / Mineral · Parenteral/enteral electrolyte and mineral supplementation · Neonatology, Nutrition
Daily electrolyte and mineral requirements for preterm neonates and infants/children per ASPEN: sodium 2–5 mEq/kg/day, potassium 2–4 mEq/kg/day, calcium 2–4 (preterm) or 0.5–4 (infants/children) mEq/kg/day, phosphorus 1–2 (preterm) or 0.5–2 mmol/kg/day, magnesium 0.3–0.5 mEq/kg/day; acetate and chloride as needed for acid-base balance. Assumes normal orga…