Gastric residual volume measurement in British neonatal intensive care units: a survey of practice.

Jon DorlingLyvonne TumeBarbara ArchKerry WoolfallLynne LattenKate Mary BennettElizabeth DejaNazima PathanHelen EcclesonHelen HickeyMichaela BrownAnne BeisselIzabela AndrzejewskaFrederic VallaChristopher Gale

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2020)

Routine GRV measurement is part of standard practice in British neonatal units, although there was inconsistency in how frequently to measure or how to interpret the aspirate. Volume was considered less important than colour of the aspirate.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
primary care
healthcare
clinical practice
acute respiratory distress syndrome