Co-bedding of Preterm Newborn Pigs Reduces Necrotizing Enterocolitis Incidence Independent of Vital Functions and Cortisol Levels

Co-bedding of Preterm Newborn Pigs Reduces Necrotizing Enterocolitis Incidence Independent of Vital Functions and Cortisol Levels

Background: Preterm infants are born with immature organs, leading to morbidities such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a gut inflammatory disease associated with adverse feeding responses but also hemodynamic and respiratory instability. Skin-to-skin contact including “kangaroo care” may improve...

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Main Authors: Anders Brunse, Yueming Peng, Yanqi Li, Jens Lykkesfeldt, Per Torp Sangild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
necrotizing enterocolitis
skin-to-skin care
co-bedding
hydrocortisone
preterm (birth)
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.636638/full

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