Feeding Tolerance in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Is Affected by the Mode of Feeding: a Randomized Clinical Trial of Intermittent Bolus Versus Continuous Drip Feeding

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Background: Feeding intolerance (FI) frequently occurs in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants; it may prolong the time to reach full enteral feeding, and the time on parenteral nutrition. There is no consensus on whether the mode of feeding (intermittent bolus feeds (IBF) vs continuous drip feeding (CDF)) may influence FI. Previous clinical trials on relatively large preterm infants have been inconclusive.

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