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Feeding premature infants; recent modifications in the in-dwelling nasogastric tube method

S ROYCE

    California Medicine
    |November 1, 1952
    PubMed

    Insights

    Feeding premature infants using a nasogastric catheter is practical and less tiring than other methods. Suggested technique modifications can improve the ease and safety of this infant feeding procedure.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Pediatric Nutrition

    Background:

    • Premature infants often require specialized feeding methods.
    • Traditional methods like gavage or dropper feeding can be labor-intensive.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the practicality and efficacy of nasogastric catheter feeding in premature infants.
    • To suggest modifications for improving the safety and ease of nasogastric catheterization.

    Main Methods:

    • A two-year study involving approximately 600 premature infants.
    • Utilized in-dwelling plastic nasogastric catheters for infant feeding.

    Main Results:

    • Nasogastric catheter feeding proved to be a practical method.
    • This technique was found to be less fatiguing for both infants and caregivers compared to gavage or dropper feeding.

    Conclusions:

    • Nasogastric catheter feeding is a viable and beneficial method for premature infants.
    • Modifications to catheter taping and preparation enhance procedural safety and ease.

    Keywords:
    INFANT, PREMATURE

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