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Posted On : 09 Jan 2015

at what weight should IUGR neonate be put in incubator and started on IV fluids and what is the intial and subsequent amount of milk should be given.

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More than the weight - the temperature instability is the indication for incubator care. IV fluids again is indicated if there is Respiratory distress or if the baby had decreased umbilical blood flow {risk factor for NEC} - otherwise most babies will be able to be fed by NGT initially.
Initially you start @ 60 mls, kg, day and gradually can increase to 150 {to 200} mls, kg, day

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