Can growth be optimized in enterally fed very low birth weight infants who receive dexamethasone as compared to untreated peers: a retrospective study

• Main Authors: Melissa Thoene (Author), Stacy Souerdyke (Author), Elizabeth Lyden (Author), Ruomei Wu (Author), Kara Weishaar (Author), Elizabeth Elliott (Author), Katelyn White (Author), Ann Anderson-Berry (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Growth is essential for very low birth weight infants, but is compromised in those receiving dexamethasone, especially when given as a consecutive 10-day treatment course to wean ventilatory support. The purpose of this review is to analyze growth outcomes of enteral nutrition practices...