Enteral feeding in prostaglandin-dependent neonates: is it a safe practice?
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19014824.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.04.074 and PMC identifier 2714666.
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Abstract
In many centers presurgical term neonates with prostaglandin-dependent cardiac lesions experience nutritional deficiency because of postponed enteral feeds. We recently adopted early enteral feeding in these infants. This retrospective study demonstrates feeding tolerance in 33 of 34 neonates fed enterally while receiving prostaglandin, suggesting the safety of this practice.
Medical subject headings
- Alprostadil
- Enteral Nutrition
- Enterocolitis, Necrotizing
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Preoperative Care
- Vasodilator Agents