Journal of Neonatal Biology

VSV Prasad

Publications

• Research Article
  Rapid Versus Slow Advancement of Feeds in Preterm Babies Less than 34 Weeks in Incidence of NEC and Feed Intolerance
  Author(s): Rahul Mansing Kadam, VSV Prasad and Murali SantoshRahul Mansing Kadam, VSV Prasad and Murali Santosh
  
  Objective: To evaluate whether preterm neonates less than 34 weeks at birth receiving rapid enteral feeding advancement at 25-30 ml/kg/day and those receiving slow enteral feeding advancement at 15-20 mL⁄kg⁄day to attain full feeding (180 ml/kg/day) are atincrease in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis or feed intolerance. Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Level III Neonatal Unit in Southern India Subjects: Neonates born at <34 weeks of gestational age and admitted to the NICU during study period were enrolled. Outcome: Mortality and major morbidity - NEC as per Bell staging, incidence of feedintolerance. Results: Both groups had similar baseline characteristics. The average gain in weight, length and head circumference were significan.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0897.1000214

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