The practical aspects of enteral nutrition in preterm infants
Preterm infants have higher nutrient requirements than term infants. Enteral tube feeding is the preferred route to feed preterm infants because premature infants are unable to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing. There are two common tube feeding methods: intermittent (bolus) or continuou...
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Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella,
2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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