A predictive model for preterm babies born < 30 weeks gestational age who will not attain full oral feedings.

Daniel B GehleAlison Chapman Mathew J GregoskiMeghan BrunswickEmily AndersonViswanathan RamakrishnanLutfiyya N MuhammadWilliam T Head Aaron P Lesher Rita M Ryan

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)

We developed a predictive model to risk-stratify infants born < 30 w GA for failing full oral feeding. We hope implementation at 38 w PMA will result in earlier placement of needed GT and discharge.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
pet ct
healthcare
quality improvement