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Is routine evaluation of gastric residuals for premature infants safe or effective?

Journal of Perinatology volume 40, pages 540–543 (2020)Cite this article

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Manuscript citation: Parker LA, Weaver M, Murgas Torrazza RJ, Shuster J, Li N, Krueger C, Neu J. Effect of gastric residual evaluation on enteral intake in extremely preterm infants: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173:534-43.

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The Journal Club is a collaboration between the American Academy of Pediatrics - Section of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine and the International Society for Evidence-Based Neonatology (EBNEO.org).

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  1. Division of Neonatology, Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA

    Matthew A. Rysavy & Tarah T. Colaizy

  2. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck, ND, USA

    Patricia L. Watkins

  3. Biostatistics and Epidemiology Division, RTI International, Rockville, MD, USA

    Abhik Das

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Rysavy, M.A., Watkins, P.L., Colaizy, T.T. et al. Is routine evaluation of gastric residuals for premature infants safe or effective?. J Perinatol 40, 540–543 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-019-0582-8

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