transition time from nasogastric feeding to full oral feed Length of hospital stay Preterm infant oral motor intervention, neonates, full oral feeding
Conditions
Interventions
The pre-feeding oral stimulation intervention was initiated among PIOMI group who were clinically stable neonates who could tolerate 20ml/kg/day of gavage feeding. This procedure was performed once da
PIOMI group,Control group
Sponsors
University of child health sciences and children's hospital Lahore
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Weeks to 32 Weeks
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Preterm between 30 to 32 weeks of gestation 2. Hemodynamically stable at the time of receiving oral stimulation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Infant less than 30 weeks or more than 32 weeks 2. Sepsis 3. Major congenital deformity or dysmorphism 4. Moderate to severe HIE 5. Necrotizing Enterocolitis 6. Chromosomal Abnormalities 7. Intra-ventricular Hemorrhage of Grade III and IV 8. Parents who do not give consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Transition days from Gavage to independent feeding During the hospital admission Documentation from medical record and direct observation,Length of hospital stay During the hospital admission Documentation from medical record and direct observation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight of baby at discharge During the hospital admission Documentation from medical record and direct observation | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr Zahid
UCHS & The Children Hospital Lahore
Outcome results
None listed