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.
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
Recommended Citation
Dollings, Melissa C., "Splanchnic oxygenation and feeding intolerance in the very low birthweight infant" (2024). Dissertations. 1067.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1067
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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
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
Dr. Dollings was a recipient of a Sigma Small Grant. The report can be found here: https://www.sigmarepository.org/grant_reports/75/