- Describe two factors that complicate establishing a universal definition of ‘feeding intolerance’ for the premature infant
- Identify two specific clinical findings associated with feeding intolerance
- Discuss the difference between a protocol, policy, regiment, and a standard of care
- Identify the term exclusive human milk diet (EHMD) and its role in decreasing feeding intolerance and other clinical outcomes
- Understand the Eat/Sleep/Console (E/S/C) model of care for infants with Neonatal Abstinence for Syndrome
- Discuss the E/S/C model’s impact on length of stay and outcomes for infants exhibiting withdrawal symptoms
- Discuss clinical interventions for the care of the infant with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Resources
- Slides - Feeding Intolerance
- Slides - Caring for Infants with NAS
Target Audience: This 1 hour presentation is designed for the healthcare professional caring for premature infants.