Comparison Between Gastric and Post Pyloric Tube Feedings in Children With Bronchiolitis Requiring High Flow Nasal Cannula

Comparison Between Gastric and Post Pyloric Tube Feedings in Children With Bronchiolitis Requiring High Flow Nasal Cannula

The purpose of the study is to compare two ways (nasogastric tube (NGT) and nasoduodenal tube (NDT)) to provide nutrition to infants admitted to the hospital for viral bronchiolitis and who require high flow nasal cannula therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

- All admitted patients for bronchiolitis requiring high flow nasal cannula therapy at Children's Memorial Hermann

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with craniofacial abnormalities that prevent tube placement.
• Patients requiring CPAP and mechanical ventilation are also excluded from the study.
• Patients with past surgeries compromising esophageal sphincter tone such as fundoplication or congenital diaphragmatic hernia surgery are excluded.
• Patients transferred to and from PICU are also excluded from the study.