Local data on the neonatal outcomes in early versus late trophic feeding in preterm very low birth weight neonates in terms of mean hospital stay is scarce. Therefore, the current study was planned with the objective of comparing the neonatal outcomes in early versus late trophic feeding in preterm very low birth weight neonates in terms of mean hospital stay.
Since preterm, very low birth weight births are common in society, an effective treatment modality is needed at the moment. Evaluating the length of hospital stay and occurrence of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm very low birth weight neonates with respect to two approaches of trophic feeding in local settings will provide an insight into a better implementation of preventive strategies, resulting in reducing the hospital stays and the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, and hence reducing the burden on the already meager resources.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Infants will receive trophic (enteral) feeding within the first 48 hours after birth.
Infants will receive trophic (enteral) feeding within the first 72 hours after birth.
Nishtar Hospital
Multan, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis
Confirmation of the occurrence of necrotizing enterocolitis based on modified Bell's diagnostic criteria
Time frame: Up to 30 days
Hospital stay
Total days from admission till final outcome (discharge/death due to any case).
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 month
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