Health Condition 1: P84- Other problems with newborn
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: group B- three hourly feeding in neonates less than 32 weeks: group B will receive three hourly feeding in preterm neonates less than 32 weeks.Feeding will be initiated with expressed b
Sponsors
Government theni medical college
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: all stable preterm neonates born less than 32 weeks og gestational age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Major congenital malformations including tracheosophageal fistula, oesophageal atresia, duodenal atresia. Severe Perinatal asphyxia Encephalopathy Neonates with absent or reversed end diastolic flow in antenatal ultrasound. Inborn errors of metabolism. Neonates who were severely sick /on mechanical ventilation/in shock. Storage disorders. Not willing for participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is to compare the time to achieve full enteral feeds between the two groups in neonates receiving 2-hourly and 3-hourly feedingTimepoint: The primary outcome is to compare the time to achieve full enteral feeds between the two groups in neonates receiving 2-hourly and 3-hourly feeding | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary objectives are to compare the incidence of hypoglycemia, feed intolerance, necrotizing enterocolitis till full enteral feeds achieved (1-2 weeks), depending upon the changes in feeding interval. Timepoint: 1-2 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sowmiya
Government theni medical college and hospital
Outcome results
None listed