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Dilemmas Surrounding Interpretation of Gastric Residuals in the NICU Setting

Teacher: anita
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Promoting growth of preterm infants, especially those born extremely preterm, remains a ___________.
When assessing a gastric residual, _______l decisions are made in relation to volume and color
How the preterm infant is _________ may influence gastric emptying.
Preterm infants ___________ immature duodenal motor activity in response to the presence of gastric contents.
The __________ of infusig an enteral feeding can influence gastric emptying.
In________infants, researchers have demonstrated that basal gastric secretions average 2.8 ml over a 4 hour period
Duodenal _________motor responses mature across time in response to enteral feedings
Decisions related to the presence of a bilious or blood tinged ____________residual should take into account the preterm infant's physiology and clinical status before holding or discontinuing an enteral feeding.
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__________ must balanace advancing enteral feeds while preventing feeding intolerance and/or NEC
Currently, there is a lack of _________ among neonatal experts in defining when a gastric residual becomes clinically significant
_________emptying is regulated by antral and duodenal motor activity that is controlled via neurohormonal input as well as by pyloric function.
Reports from NICU's that have implemented a __________ demonstrate improved enteral feeding outcomes, fewer days on TPN, improved growth and a reduction in major morbities
The ________ of gastric emptying in preterm infants can be influenced by several factors including the type of enteral feeding (breast milk or formula).
__________research is needed to develop strategies that will guide the safe introduction and advancement of enteral nutrition during the early postnatal period.