Health Condition 1: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Early Fortification: Early fortification (Intervention Group)
Initiation of enteral feedings, enteral volume advancement, and weaning off parental nutrition will follow the standardiz
Sponsors
Sri Ramachandre Institute of Higher Education and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All intramural, and extramural neonates retrieved within 12 hours of life, with gestational age at birth less than 32 weeks and or birth weight less than 1500 grams on mothers own milk or PDHM.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neonates with major congenital malformations or surgical problems or on formula feeds.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate weight gain velocity in VLBW who receive early HM fortification compared to standard care protocolsTimepoint: at the time of discharge | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To evaluate mean duration to regain birthweight. 2. Other growth parameters (head circumference and linear growth velocity) 3. Incidence of feed intolerance. 4. Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) stage 2,3. 5. Time to reach full feeds 150ml/kg/day. 6. Incidence of EUGR. Timepoint: at the time of discharge | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRajarajan Paulpandian
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Outcome results
None listed