mtre23

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1. Feeding amounts

   mtre23 posted a topic in NICU

   What would be a safe amount and kind of formula for a premature infant between 33-36 weeks gestational age. Similac 20? Starting with 15ml to 24ml to 27ml q3?

2. Bilious Vomiting

   mtre23 replied to mtre23's topic in NICU

   Based on all my research Lavage is not considered a safe practice in a preterm infant. The x-ray revealed slightly prominent small bowel loops- ileus verse early obstruction. The Dr. was notified he gave no reason for choosing to not examine the infa...

3. Bilious Vomiting

   mtre23 replied to mtre23's topic in NICU

   At age three days this infant had suffered Temperature Instability, Feeding Intolerance, Lethargy, Increased amounts of Gastric Residuals turning to bilious vomiting by noon. Lavage c NS, Ab x-ray, bili and guiac of green- brown fluid ,that had been...

4. Bilious Vomiting

   mtre23 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi, I wanted to get some opinions. If a preterm (33 to 34wk) infant displayed increasing gastric residuals turning bilious, would you be seriously concerned? If yes, and you told the Dr. right away, what would you do if the Dr didnt do anything? Than...