Standardizing the Evaluation and Management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Level IV NICU.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal inflammatory disease and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in NICUs. Management of NEC is variable because of the lack of evidence-based recommendations. It is widely accepted that standardization of patient care leads to improved outcomes. This quality improvement project aimed to decrease variation in the evaluation and management of NEC in a Level IV NICU.

Methods

A multidisciplinary team investigated institutional variation in NEC management and developed a standardized guideline and electronic medical record tools to assist in evaluation and management. Retrospective baseline data were collected for 2 years previously and prospectively for 3.5 years after interventions. Outcomes included the rati

SUBMITTER: Aurora M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10026590 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature