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Multi-institutional quality improvement algorithm for home nasogastric tube care for neonates.
Mitchell, Margaret B; Callans, Kevin; Erdei, Carmina; Patrizi, Siliva; Fiechtner, Lauren; Kelleher, Cassandra; Goldstein, Allan M; Lerou, Paul; Turcu, Rodica; Fracchia, Mary; Radano, Marcella; Dodrill, Pamela; Sorbo, Jessica; Hersh, Cheryl; Warren, Mollie; Hartnick, Christopher.
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  • Mitchell MB; Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Callans K; Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Erdei C; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Patrizi S; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Neonatology, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Fiechtner L; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Kelleher C; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Goldstein AM; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Lerou P; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Turcu R; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Fracchia M; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Radano M; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Dodrill P; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Sorbo J; Department of Pediatrics, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA; Pediatric Aerodigestive Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Hersh C; Department of Pediatrics, Mass General for Children, Boston, MA, USA; Pediatric Aerodigestive Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Warren M; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address: mwarren7@bwh.harvard.edu.
  • Hartnick C; Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address: Christopher_hartnick@meei.harvard.edu.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol ; 185: 112083, 2024 Oct.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39217866
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

High-risk neonates continuing to need enteral nutrition, but otherwise medically ready for discharge home from the NICU, are often offered ongoing hospitalization for nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding, versus discharge after placement of gastrostomy tube. Our group developed an interdisciplinary algorithm to support a third option-discharge home with enteral nutrition via NGT. Our objective was to develop a cross-institutional and interdisciplinary pathway to optimize outcomes for neonates discharged with NGTs.

METHODS:

A program to support home NGT feeding use was created, "Passport Home Program," based upon feedback from parents, nurses, speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, and neonatal intensivists, amongst others, spanning four hospitals across our health system.

RESULTS:

Standardized educational materials for caregivers of neonates requiring ongoing NGT feeding on discharge were created and consist of an in-hospital curriculum with specific competency thresholds, including demonstrating NGT replacement and confirmation with pH test strips. A discharge kit, including a QR code for a video reviewing safe techniques for home NGT placement, is distributed, along with support staff contact information. Members of an emergency department were trained in neonatal NGT replacement in case of issues after business hours. Each patient is followed in a dedicated outpatient multi-disciplinary clinic.

DISCUSSION:

This is an interdisciplinary and multi-institutional effort to standardize a pathway for neonates discharged home from the NICU with NGTs. This has the potential to lead to earlier discharge, better outcomes for patients and families, as well as lower costs. This best practice algorithm serves as an example pathway applicable across fields of medicine.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Patient Discharge / Algorithms / Enteral Nutrition / Quality Improvement / Intubation, Gastrointestinal Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Newborn Language: En Journal: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: Ireland
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Patient Discharge / Algorithms / Enteral Nutrition / Quality Improvement / Intubation, Gastrointestinal Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Newborn Language: En Journal: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: Ireland