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  1. Bilious Vomiting

    mtre23 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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,...

  2. Feeding amounts

    mtre23 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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

  3. Bilious Vomiting

    mtre23 replied to mtre23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  4. Bilious Vomiting

    mtre23 replied to mtre23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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,...