Use of Alternative Calcium Gluconate in Sodium Chloride Co-Infused with Parenteral Nutrition for Neonates and Infants During National Shortage

The authors conducted a retrospective review of the electronic health records of infants who received a co-infusion of calcium gluconate in sodium chloride and parenteral nutrition during a shortage of calcium gluconate vials. They found this substitution to be a viable alternative during a shortage, but discussed challenges including determining how the product should be ordered, the method of administration, and the need for close monitoring of patients.