Abstract
In many centers presurgical term neonates with prostaglandin-dependent cardiac lesions experience nutritional deficiency because of postponed enteral feeds. We recently adopted early enteral feeding in these infants. This retrospective study demonstrates feeding tolerance in 33 of 34 neonates fed enterally while receiving prostaglandin, suggesting the safety of this practice.
MeSH terms
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Alprostadil / administration & dosage
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Alprostadil / therapeutic use*
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Enteral Nutrition / adverse effects*
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Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / etiology*
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Female
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Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis
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Heart Defects, Congenital / drug therapy*
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Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Intensive Care Units
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Male
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Preoperative Care*
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Retrospective Studies
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Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage
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Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use*
Substances
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Vasodilator Agents
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Alprostadil