Development of Sucking Patterns in Pre-Term Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- da Costa, Saakje P.
- van der Schans, Cees P.
- Zweens, Mar J.
- Boelema, Sarai R.
- van der Meij, Eva
- Boerman, Mieke A.
- Bos, Arend F.
Publication date
January 2010
DOIAbstract
Background: Pre-term infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are at risk of acquiring brain abnormalities. Combined with ongoing breathing difficulties, this may influence the development of their sucking patterns. Objective: To determine the longitudinal development of sucking patterns from birth until 10 weeks' post-term age in pre-term infants with and without BPD. Methods: The sucking patterns of 16 pre-term infants with BPD and 15 pre-term infants without BPD were prospectively assessed with the Neonatal Oral-Motor Assessment Scale. The infants were matched for gestational age
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