Reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome with the introduction of an enteral feed protocol*

Abstract

Measures directed at reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis may reduce morbidity in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and reduce cost by decreasing hospital length of stay. A standardized feeding protocol instituted to address these problems likely contributed to reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in this high-risk population.