The Effects of Bolus Feeding as Compared to Continuous Gavage Feeding on the Oxygenation Instability During Feeds Among Premature Infants
The Effects of Bolus Feeding as Compared to Continuous Gavage Feeding on the Oxygenation Instability During Feeds Among Premature Infants
SpO2 instability is in the nature of premature infants. Hypoxic episodes occur spontaneously in many of these infants, especially after the first week of life. Different interventions have been shown to influence the incidence of hypoxemic episodes in premature infants. Premature infants are fed via an NG/OG tube. Feeding length might influence the oxygenation instability among premature infants therefore the aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in oxygenation among preterm infants receiving respiratory support when are fed over 30 min vs over 2 hours, as documented by SpO2 histograms.
Inclusion Criteria:
Premature Infants (GA<37weeks) on non-invasive respiratory support (CPAP, NIPPV, HFNC) Feeding>100 ml/kg/day
Exclusion Criteria:
Congenital anomalies e.g. gastroschesis, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, cyanotic heart disease.
Instability because of:
Acute lung pathology for example x-ray confirmed pneumonia, air leak Active culture proven sepsis Need for inotropic support for low blood pressure