Survey of Cisapride Usage in Preterm Infants in Uk &amp; Ireland

Craig, J S; Tubman, T. R. J.; McClure, B G

doi:10.1203/00006450-199809000-00071

“…Craig et al 42 conducted a survey (response rate: *70%) of the 367 neonatologists in the UK and Ireland to ascertain the prevalence of cisapride prescriptions in preterm infants and the indications for its use. Craig et al 42 conducted a survey (response rate: *70%) of the 367 neonatologists in the UK and Ireland to ascertain the prevalence of cisapride prescriptions in preterm infants and the indications for its use.…”

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Enteral feeding of preterm neonates: a survey of Australian neonatologists

Patole

¹

,

Müller

²

2004

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

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Postnatal growth restriction has been recently identified as a serious problem in preterm, especially extremely low birth weight neonates who are also at the highest risk for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The fear of NEC and the difficulties in interpreting the signs of feed intolerance continue to be responsible for the variations in enteral feeding practices for these neonates. Such variations in clinical practice (e.g. fluid management, feeding regimens) have also been proposed to represent the 'iatrogenic' component of NEC. The findings of a survey (a questionnaire for self-administration and anonymous response) to document the enteral feeding practices of Australian neonatologists for neonates < 32 weeks' gestation are reported. A few controversial feeding practices are discussed in the light of the current evidence. The importance of minimizing variations in nutritional practices is emphasized.

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“…Craig et al 42 conducted a survey (response rate: *70%) of the 367 neonatologists in the UK and Ireland to ascertain the prevalence of cisapride prescriptions in preterm infants and the indications for its use. Of the respondents, 85% continued to actively prescribe cisapride while only 5% had stopped using it because of the risk of QT interval prolongation.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enteral feeding of preterm neonates: a survey of Australian neonatologists

Patole

¹

,

Müller

²

2004

Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine

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Postnatal growth restriction has been recently identified as a serious problem in preterm, especially extremely low birth weight neonates who are also at the highest risk for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The fear of NEC and the difficulties in interpreting the signs of feed intolerance continue to be responsible for the variations in enteral feeding practices for these neonates. Such variations in clinical practice (e.g. fluid management, feeding regimens) have also been proposed to represent the 'iatrogenic' component of NEC. The findings of a survey (a questionnaire for self-administration and anonymous response) to document the enteral feeding practices of Australian neonatologists for neonates < 32 weeks' gestation are reported. A few controversial feeding practices are discussed in the light of the current evidence. The importance of minimizing variations in nutritional practices is emphasized.

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“…We recently undertook a survey of 367 neonatologists in the UK and Ireland to ascertain the prevalence of cisapride prescriptions in preterm infants and the indications for its use 4. Almost 70% of those surveyed responded to the questionnaire.…”

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