Implications and Application of Probiotics in the NICU

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Implications and Application of Probiotics in the NICU

Tuesday, October 11
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM (Eastern Time)
Location: W307
CE: 1.5
Level 3 (advanced knowledge/expertise)
Activity Code: 170844

Description

Probiotics use in neonates continues to be a topic of interest. While an increasing number of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the US are beginning to use probiotics, many NICUs still don’t. Barriers to the use of probiotics include safety implementation concerns, standardization of formulation, dosage, and duration. Further research must be done to address the benefits and barriers. This panel of experts discusses the historical background, benefits, current clinical evidence, and barriers to the use of probiotics in neonates.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the role of probiotics in the NICU
  • Assess the scientific evidence used to support probiotics in the NICU
  • Detail appropriate application of probiotics to clinical practice in neonates

Performance Indicators:

  • 8.2.3 Analyzes new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy.
  • 10.3.6 Develops nutrition prescriptions to communicate clients’/patients’ customized diet and nutrition needs.
  • 10.4.4 Considers client/patient factors, nutritional impacts, indications, side effects, contraindications, benefits, risks, alternatives and foundational sciences when prescribing, recommending or administering nutrition-related drug therapy.

    Moderator(s)

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    Andie Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND

    US Pediatric Medical Science Liaison

    Abbott Nutrition

  • Speaker(s)

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    Arpitha Chiruvolu, MD, FAAP

    Neonatologist, Medical Director of NICU, Clinical Associate Professor

    Baylor Scott & White University Medical Center at Dallas, Texas; , Texas A&M College of Medicine; Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney, Texas

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    Heather Hendrikson, RDN, CSP, LD

    Clinical Dietitian- NICU and Women’s Services

    Baylor Scott & White Health, University Medical Center Dallas, Texas

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    Karyn Wulf, MD, MPH

    Pediatric Medical Director

    Abbott Nutrition