The effects of oral feeding while on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants.
Vikramaditya DumpaRanjith KamityLouisa FerraraMeredith AkermanNazeeh HannaPublished in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2020)
Delayed oral feeding until ceasing NCPAP did not contribute to feeding-related morbidities. We recommend caution when initiating oral feedings in preterm infants on NCPAP without evaluating the safety of the infants and their readiness for oral feedings.