Low energy intake during the first 4 weeks of life increases the risk for severe retinopathy of prematurity in extremely preterm infants

Abstract

We showed that low energy intake during the first 4 weeks of life was an independent risk factor for severe ROP. This implies that the provision of adequate energy from parenteral and enteral sources during the first 4 weeks of life may be an effective method for reducing the risk of severe ROP in extremely preterm infants.