Randomised trial of continuous nasogastric, bolus nasogastric, and transpyloric feeding in infants of birth weight under 1400 g

Forty three infants under 1400 g were fed by a bolus nasogastric, continuous nasogastric, or transpyloric route. There were more complications with transpyloric feeding and no identifiable benefits in the growth rate, oral energy input, or chosen biochemical indices of nutrition. Bolus or continuous...

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Published inArchives of disease in childhood Vol. 67; no. 4 Spec No; pp. 429 - 431
Main Authors Macdonald, P D, Skeoch, C H, Carse, H, Dryburgh, F, Alroomi, L G, Galea, P, Gettinby, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health 01.04.1992
Subjects
Energy Intake
Enteral Nutrition - adverse effects
Enteral Nutrition - methods
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Low Birth Weight - growth & development
Infant, Newborn
Prospective Studies
Weight Gain
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Summary:Forty three infants under 1400 g were fed by a bolus nasogastric, continuous nasogastric, or transpyloric route. There were more complications with transpyloric feeding and no identifiable benefits in the growth rate, oral energy input, or chosen biochemical indices of nutrition. Bolus or continuous nasogastric feeds rather than transpyloric are better routine methods in infants of low birth weight.
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1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.67.4_Spec_No.429