Our aim was to assess the safety and efficacy of transpyloric tube feeding as a therapeutic option to reduce apnea and bradycardia in hospitalized very low birthweight (VLBW) infants with clinical ...

Cite this: The Who, What, Why, and How-To Guide for Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Infants - Medscape - Aug 01, 2003. Radiologic approach The gastrostomy tube is guided into the correct position ...

The transpyloric tube was inserted by the nursing staff following a protocolized method, by blind insertion or with placement of the patient in a lateral decubitus position, with air insufflation ...

To prepare the infant for the surgical procedure, complete a preoperative checklist, monitor the vital signs, maintain nothing by mouth as ordered, administer medications, and check for signed ...