2022peer-reviewed43 citations
Early Enteral Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Ramaa Chitale, Kacey Ferguson, Megan Talej, Wen-Chien Yang, Siran He, Karen Edmond +1 more
PEDIATRICS
Abstract
Enteral feeding within 72 hours after birth likely reduces the risk of mortality and length of hospital stay, may reduce the risk of sepsis, and may reduce weight at discharge.
Concepts
MedicineNecrotizing enterocolitisEnteral administrationLow birth weightRandomized controlled trialPediatricsRelative riskBirth weight