Table 1 Subject characteristics
N = 89 | |
|---|---|
Gestational age (weeks) | 32.1(30.1–33.4) |
Number of days since birth (days) | 13(7.5–20.5) |
Length at ultrasound investigation (cm) | 39.5(37.7–42) |
Weight (g) | 1510(1290–1760) |
Type of milk | |
Milk powder for premature infants | 46(51.7%) |
Breast milk | 18(20.2%) |
Special types of milk | 25(28.1%) |
Respiratory support | |
Mechanical ventilation | 0(0%) |
Noninvasive ventilation | 55(61.8%) |
Oxygen inhalation | 10(11.2%) |
None | 24(27%) |
Volume of feed provided at last meal (ml) | 5 (1–13) |
Total milk intake in 24 hours (ml) | 50 (12–156) |
Feeding interval(h) | 2 (2–3) |
Duration of last meal provided (min) | 1.4 ± 1.1 |
The number of times enteral feeds were discontinued in 24hours(times) | 1.0 ± 1.7 |
RLD CSA(cm2) | 0.6 ± 0.3 |