What CAUSES Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)? - Tala Talks NICU
Tala Talks NICU · 25 Oct 2021 · 33 min
Summary
A board-certified neonatologist explains why the immature preterm gut and its microbiome make premature infants susceptible to necrotising enterocolitis, covering general facts and pathophysiology. She then reviews evidence-referenced prevention strategies, including probiotics, donor breast milk, feeding advancement, standardised feeding regimens and avoiding acid suppression.
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