Table 1 Differences in feeding protocols between cohorts
From: Enteral feeding advancement and growth until 5 years in extremely preterm infants
Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Start of enteral feeds within 4 h of birth | 10–15 ml/kg/d | 20 ml/kg/d |
Increase in daily enteral feeding volume | 15–20 ml/kg/day | 25–30 ml/kg/day |
Cut-off for of gastric residual volume considered “normal” (in infants with unremarkable abdominal clinical status) | 1–2 ml/kg | < 4 ml/kg |
Start of breast milk fortification (FM85, Nestle, Frankfurt) at enteral feeding intake | ≥150 ml/kg/d | ≥100 ml/kg/d |
Parenteral protein administration (day1) | 2.5 g/kg/day | 3.0 g/kg/d |