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Demographic characteristics of the 47 study infants with collected feeding tubes.
| Demographic characteristics | Mean (standard deviation) | Percentage of infants |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age | 32.3 weeks (5.2) | |
| Birthweight | 1965 grams (1133) | |
| Feeding tube dwell time | 9.6 days (8.7) | |
| Nutrition type | Breast milk | 72% |
| Formula | 11% | |
| Mixed | 17% | |
| Disease history | Sepsis | 19% |
| NEC | 6% | |
| Spontaneous intestinal perforation | 6% | |
| Medications | Antibiotics at birth | 74% |
| Acid suppressors | 4% |
