| Nonnutritive sucking during gavage feeding enhances growth and maturation in premature infants. | |
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PMID: 6401358 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The effects of nonnutritive sucking (NNS) by means of a pacifier during gavage feeding were studied in 30 premature infants whose birth weight was less than 1,500 g. The addition of NNS accelerated the maturation of the sucking reflex, facilitating a more rapid transition from gavage to oral feedings. Additionally, NNS decreased intestinal transit time and caused a more rapid weight gain despite comparable caloric intake resulting in a shortened hospital stay. Although the physiologic mechanisms resulting from this form of oral stimulation remain to be investigated, our data suggest that NNS may be an important factor to consider in the feeding of premature infants. |
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Authors:
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J C Bernbaum; G R Pereira; J B Watkins; G J Peckham |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 71 ISSN: 0031-4005 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 1983 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1983-02-14 Completed Date: 1983-02-14 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 41-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Body Weight Gastrointestinal Motility Growth* Humans Infant Care Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature* Parenteral Nutrition* Sucking Behavior* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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HD 13913/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; HD 13932/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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