Preterm Functional Early Enteral Development (FEED) Trial on Respiratory Support

Preterm Functional Early Enteral Development (FEED) Trial on Respiratory Support

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that allowing infants that require high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)/Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to orally feed if demonstrating oral cues will achieve full oral feeds faster.

Inclusion Criteria:

• infants that require greater than 2 litres per minute (LPM) high flow nasal canula or CPAP with a max setting of 6cm H20 FiO2 30% or less for at least 72 hours or more
• Tolerating enteral feeds of 120 ml/kg/day

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major congenital anomalies (pulmonary malformations, airway malformations, craniofacial defects, major congenital heart disease, combined pulmonary intestinal malformations)
• Metabolic disorder
• Major gastrointestinal surgeries
• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ligation surgery
• Outborn deliveries greater than 7 days old