Table 3.
Feeding and clinical management.
| Variable | High Protein (n = 31) | Standard Protein (n = 29) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant required enteral protein supplementation 1 | 0 | 1 (3.4) | 0.48 |
| Feeding interrupted 2 | 11 (35) | 6 (21) | 0.01 |
| Days receiving parenteral nutrition | 10 (7, 13) | 9 (7, 11) | 0.34 |
| Days of intravenous lipid | 4 (3, 7) | 4 (3, 6) | 0.72 |
| Days to full enteral feeds 3 | 8 (6, 10) | 8 (7, 10) | 0.72 |
| Confirmed necrotizing enterocolitis | 1 (3.2) | 0 | >0.99 |
| Oxygen at discharge | 2 (6.5) | 1 (3.4) | 0.15 |
| Late onset sepsis | 1 (3.2) | 0 | >0.99 |
Data are reported as n (%) or mean (95% CI).1 One infant in the standard protein group was prescribed a protein supplement (Protifar) 2 Feeding interrupted was defined as one of more feeds not given in a day; 3 Full enteral feeds was defined as 150 mL/kg/day).