Gastric-tube feeding in premature infants and bacterial contamination

Twelve premature infants were studied prospectively to determine the extent and pattern of bacterial contamination in nasogastric tube (NGT) milk residues. Of the 60 NGT milk residue samples cultured, 49 (82%) had bacterial isolates

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Husna Zayadi
Other Authors: Chye, J.K.
Format: Journal
Published: Malaysian Journal of Child Health, Malaysian Paediatrics Association (MPA) 1997
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Online Access:http://www.myjurnal.my/public/article-view.php?id=64557