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Nonpharmacological Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Preterm Infants
Joint Authors
Faldella, Giacomo
Aceti, Arianna
Rossini, Roberto
Arcuri, Santo
Corvaglia, Luigi
Martini, Silvia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gastroesophageal reflux (GOR) is very common among preterm infants, due to several physiological mechanisms.
Although GOR should not be usually considered a pathological condition, its therapeutic management still represents a controversial issue among neonatologists; pharmacological overtreatment, often unuseful and potentially harmful, is increasingly widespread.
Hence, a stepwise approach, firstly promoting conservative strategies such as body positioning, milk thickening, or changes of feeding modalities, should be considered the most advisable choice in preterm infants with GOR.
This review focuses on the conservative management of GOR in the preterm population, aiming to provide a complete overview, based on currently available evidence, on potential benefits and adverse effects of nonpharmacological measures.
Nonpharmacological management of GOR might represent a useful tool for neonatologists to reduce the use of antireflux medications, which should be limited to selected cases of symptomatic babies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Corvaglia, Luigi& Martini, Silvia& Aceti, Arianna& Arcuri, Santo& Rossini, Roberto& Faldella, Giacomo. 2013. Nonpharmacological Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Preterm Infants. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030107
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Corvaglia, Luigi…[et al.]. Nonpharmacological Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Preterm Infants. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030107
American Medical Association (AMA)
Corvaglia, Luigi& Martini, Silvia& Aceti, Arianna& Arcuri, Santo& Rossini, Roberto& Faldella, Giacomo. Nonpharmacological Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Preterm Infants. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030107
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030107