American journal of diseases of children (1960)
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Gastric emptying in normal newborns was studied with use of a double marker technique. The volume of 200 to 400 mOsm carbohydrate solutions emptied from the stomach in 30 minutes was determined. ⋯ The volumes of the various solutions emptied in 30 minutes were not significantly different. These findings suggest that decreasing formula osmolality from 400 to 200 mOsm offers no intrinsic advantage with regard to gastric emptying.