Table 2

Neonatal intensive care units starting enteral feeds in certain clinical situations

Clinical situationYes n, %No n, %
Receiving inotropes16/47, 34%31/47, 66%
Moderate HIE29/47, 62%18/47, 38%
Severe HIE18/47, 38%29/47, 62%
Raised lactate (>2 mmol/L)28/47, 60%19/47, 40%
  • HIE, hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy.