Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding in the NICU. The placement and use of these tubes are one of the most frequent nursing procedures in the NICU.

Minimizing tube insertions will assist in minimizing exposure to pain and discomfort. Given the immature immune system of NICU infants, an important question is whether an indwelling feeding tube ...

Finding yourself in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU ... your newborn in their first outfit and no longer needing a ...