Effect of intranasal breast milk administration on cerebral oxygenation, vital signs, and transition time to full oral feeding in preterm infants: a randomized controlled study - PubMed
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- #Cerebral Oxygenation
- #Preterm Infants
- #Intranasal Breast Milk
- Intranasal breast milk (0.2 mL three times daily for 3 days) significantly increased cerebral oxygenation compared to routine care in preterm infants (GA 28-36 weeks).
- Respiratory rate was lower in the intervention group at some time points, but no significant differences were found in oxygen saturation, heart rate, vomiting, or defecation.
- Time to full oral feeding and hospital stay were not significantly affected by the intranasal breast milk intervention.
- The procedure was well-tolerated, suggesting potential safety and feasibility for enhancing cerebral oxygenation without adverse effects on vital signs or feeding transition.