Enteral feeding for very low birth weight infants: reducing the risk of necrotising enterocolitis
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| Title | Enteral feeding for very low birth weight infants: reducing the risk of necrotising enterocolitis |
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| Author | Chauhan, M.; Henderson, Ginny; McGuire, W. |
| Journal Name | Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Place of publication | United Kingdom |
| Publisher | BMJ Publishinhg Group |
| Abstract | The principal modifiable risk factors for necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in very low birth weight infants relate to enteral feeding practices. Evidence exists that feeding with formula milk increases the risk of NEC. Currently, only limited data are available on the effect of the timing of feed introduction and advancement on the risk of developing NEC. Large, multicentre randomised controlled trials of these strategies are needed. Other promising interventions that merit further evaluation include the use of prebiotics and probiotics, and the avoidance of exposure to H2-receptor antagonists. |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Published | Yes |
| Publisher URI | http://adc.bmj.com/ |
| Alternative URI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/adc.2007.115824 |
| Copyright Statement | Copyright remains with the author's 2008. For information about this journal please refer to the publisher's website or contact the author's. If adding a file add (after year) the following statement: The attached file is posted here with permission of the copyright owners for your personal use only. No further distribution permitted. |
| Volume | 93 |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Page from | F162 |
| Page to | F166 |
| ISSN | 1359-2998 |
| Date Accessioned | 2008-07-02 |
| Date Available | 2008-11-18T07:09:21Z |
| Language | en_AU |
| Research Centre | Centre for Health Practice Innovation |
| Faculty | Griffith Health Faculty |
| Subject | Nursing |
| URI | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/20447 |
| Publication Type | Journal Articles (Refereed Article) |
| Publication Type Code | c1 |
Please use this identifier to cite this record: http://hdl.handle.net/10072/20447
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