ArticleJournal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2024
Introduction of oral feeding in premature infants on high flow nasal cannula in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit: a quality improvement initiative.
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- We're going bananas! The effectiveness and safety of banana puree as an intervention for improving oral feeding in a level IV NICU.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundFailure to reach full oral feeding remains a significant barrier for premature infants to discharge home. Postmenstrual age (PMA) at first oral feeding is significantly associated with the length of hospital stay (LOS).
methodsSingle-center QI to introduce oral feeding to infants on high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) by reducing the flow to 2 L during feeds. GLOBAL
aimTo reduce PMA at first oral feeding and reduce the LOS. SMART
aimTo introduce oral feeds in 40% of infants who are on ≤4 L HFNC by the end of 12 months.
resultsOver 12 months, SMART aim reached with 100% enrollment. PMA at first oral feeding decreased from a median of 42.4w ((IQR) (40,46.6) to 37.8w (35.8,43.2), PMA at discharge decreased from 47w (44.6,50.7) to 42.6w (41.3,48.8).
conclusionAllowing oral feeding in infants while on HFNC is feasible. This approach can significantly reduce PMA at first and full oral feeding.
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