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Minimal enteral nutrition.

Satish Mishra1, Ramesh Agarwal, M Jeevasankar

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|April 1, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Minimal enteral nutrition (MEN) stimulates preterm infants' gastrointestinal development, improving tolerance and growth. This practice, also known as trophic feeding, is safe and beneficial for neonates receiving parenteral nutrition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Parenteral nutrition is common for very low birth weight infants.
  • A transition to enteral feeding is crucial for development.
  • Immature gastrointestinal tracts require stimulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce minimal enteral nutrition (MEN) as a method to stimulate gastrointestinal development in preterm infants.
  • To highlight the benefits and safety of trophic feeding.

Main Methods:

  • MEN involves feeding small volumes of enteral feeds.
  • This practice can be initiated in neonates on ventilation and total parenteral nutrition.

Main Results:

  • MEN enhances gastrointestinal enzyme activity, hormone release, blood flow, motility, and microbial flora.
  • Clinical benefits include improved milk tolerance, enhanced postnatal growth, reduced sepsis, and shorter hospital stays.
  • No adverse effects have been reported.

Conclusions:

  • Minimal enteral nutrition is a safe and effective strategy for preterm infants.
  • It promotes gastrointestinal maturation and improves clinical outcomes.
  • A protocol for MEN implementation is provided.