weaning procedures
[ˈwiːnɪŋ prəˈsiːdʒərz]
noun phrasepl: weaning procedures
procedimentos de desmame
1. Medical or nutritional processes and techniques used to gradually transition an infant from breast milk or formula to solid foods
The pediatrician recommended starting weaning procedures at six months of age.
O pediatra recomendou iniciar os procedimentos de desmame aos seis meses de idade.
2. In veterinary medicine, the process of gradually reducing dependence on maternal milk in young animals
Proper weaning procedures are essential for the health of piglets.
Os procedimentos de desmame apropriados são essenciais para a saúde dos leitões.
3. In critical care medicine, the gradual process of reducing mechanical ventilation support in patients
Weaning procedures must be carefully monitored in ICU patients.
Os procedimentos de desmame devem ser cuidadosamente monitorados em pacientes de UTI.
In Brazil, weaning procedures are typically guided by pediatricians following WHO recommendations, with introduction of solids around 6 months. This is an important milestone in infant development and family nutrition routines. In medical contexts, particularly in ICUs, weaning from mechanical ventilation is a critical care procedure requiring specialized protocols and monitoring.
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