Can a few drops of breast milk in a preterm infant's nose actually improve cerebral oxygenation?
The Incubator Channel · 26 May 2026 · 21 min
Summary
A journal club episode from The Incubator Channel reviewing a randomised controlled trial of intranasal expressed breast milk in preterm infants and its effects on cerebral oxygenation, heart rate and respiratory rate. The hosts discuss the trial's safety data, which outcomes matter, and whether the evidence justifies adopting the practice.
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