Commentary on “Compatibility of rapid enteral feeding advances and
noninvasive ventilation in preterm infants – an observational study”
Abstract
Nutritional support is essential in the critical care of the very
preterm infant, however, study of the potential role of nutrition in the
multifactorial pathogenesis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is
limited. Achievement of full enteral feeding faster has not been shown
to be harmful and may be of benefit in extremely preterm infants. This
commentary discusses the studied risk and potential benefits of more
rapid enteral feeding advancement in extremely preterm infants.