Abstract

Feeding intolerance is common in preterm infants but can be an ominous precursor of necrotizing enterocolitis, a life-threatening gastrointestinal disease. The definition and management of feeding intolerance vary widely. This research examined the relationship between feeding intolerance, intrauterine factors, extrauterine factors, and intestinal immaturity and circulatory immaturity in the premature, very low birthweight infant. It also explored the use of splanchnic oxygenation (a marker of intestinal perfusion) as an objective measure of feeding intolerance.

Description

Dr. Dollings was a recipient of a Sigma Small Grant. The report can be found here: https://www.sigmarepository.org/grant_reports/75/

Author Details

Melissa C. Dollings, PhD, RN, NNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Gamma Omega

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Premature Infants, Splanchic Oxygenation, Fractional Tissue Oxygen Extraction, Feeding Intolerance, Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Advisor

Lisa F. Brown

Second Advisor

Nancy Jallo

Third Advisor

Karen Hendricks-Munoz

Fourth Advisor

Leroy Thacker

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Degree Year

2022

Rights Holder

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2024-03-05

Funder(s)

Sigma Foundation for Nursing||Florida Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners

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