A premature baby, born at 33 weeks of gestation with a bih weight of 1500 Gms has stable vitals. Which of the following is the initial feeding method of choice?
Correct Answer: Orogastric tube /Alternate oral route
Description: The baby mentioned in the question is a low bih weight preterm. Most low bih weight babies can be provided direct breast feeding or if sucking is inefficient expressed breast milk can be fed by orogastic tube or a spoon (katori/paladay) Ref: Essential pediatrics by O.P.Ghai 6th edn/page 158-60.
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