Gastric residual volume measurement in British neonatal intensive care units: a survey of practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite little evidence, the practice of routine gastric residual volume (GRV) measurement to guide enteral feeding in neonatal units is widespread. Due to increased interest in this practice, and to examine trial feasibility, we aimed to determine enteral feeding and GRV measurement practices in British neonatal units.

Design and setting

An online survey was distributed via email to all neonatal units and networks in England, Scotland and Wales. A clinical nurse, senior doctor and dietitian were invited to collaboratively complete the survey and submit a copy of relevant guidelines.

Results

95/184 (51.6%) approached units completed the survey, 81/95 (85.3%) reported having feeding guidelines and 28 guidelines were submitted for review. The majority of units

SUBMITTER: Dorling J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7418677 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature