Reflux, Apnea and the Impact on Discharge

Authors

Michele Savin, DNP, NNP-BC, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kaitlin Kenaley, MD, Christiana Care Health System
Maureen Moffet, MSN, Christiana Care Health System
Rula Nassar, MD, Christiana Care Health System

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Description

Decisions made about timing of discharge can be subjective. Definitions of significant bradycardia are multiple, and interventions are variable.

This necessitates an informed discussion with parents about the natural course of apnea, bradycardia and reflux.

The physiology of gastroesophageal reflux and respiratory control have intermingled confounding variables.

Critical thinking is required to educate and support families, however a paucity of research exists. Risks and benefits of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions should be evaluated.

Nurses need increased confidence in understanding how to approach the preterm infant with apnea and/or reflux as well as how to interact with families to support discharge planning.

Publication Date

10-2019

Keywords

infant, reflux, apnea, discharge

Disciplines

Nursing | Pediatrics

Comments

Presented at the 2019 National Association of Neonatal Nurses Annual Convention

Recommended Citation

Savin, DNP, NNP-BC, Michele; Kenaley, MD, Kaitlin; Moffet, MSN, Maureen; and Nassar, MD, Rula, "Reflux, Apnea and the Impact on Discharge" (2019). College of Nursing Posters. 25.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/nursingposters/25