Evaluating the effect of probiotics on the rate of growth , weight gain , NEC , Investigating sepsis in very preterm infants.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Very preterm infants less than 32 weeks Very preterm infants less than 1500 grams weight Very preterm infants between 28 and 32 weeks(28_32)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Infants who have gastrointestinal abnormalities such as various obstructions Infants who need gastrointestinal surgery (such as: esophageal atresia, duodenum, gastroschisis) Infants over 32 weeks / over 1500 grams Asphyxiated infants
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Investigating the rate of growth of the infants based on grams, Investigating sepsis based on whether it is positive or not, Investigating the rate of NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) based on whether it is positive or not, The duration of hospitalization is recorded and checked. Timepoint: The first 14 days after birth, when the baby can tolerate milk. Method of measurement: The level of sepsis is determined based on blood culture, platelet count, WBC count, and CRP level. The level of NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) is determined based on clinical and radiological findings. The hospitalization rate is found in the file based on the duration of the baby's hospitalization day. Growth indices are recorded based on weight in grams, height in centimeters, and head circumference in centimeters from the time of admission to discharge. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Yazd University of Medical Sciences