New feeding method aims to protect premature Babies' lungs

This study looked at whether feeding very low birth weight premature infants directly into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) is safe and doable. The goal is to reduce stomach reflux that can worsen lung damage. Twenty-four infants were randomly assigned to receive either standard stomach feeds or duodenal feeds. The researchers measured how often the feeding tube was placed correctly and checked for complications like intestinal perforation.