Webinar: PNANN 2021 Conference

Part I: Feeding Intolerance - Not A Part of a NICU Stay

• Discuss the definition of feeding intolerance and how it can vary
• Understand the literature regarding the assessment of gastric aspirates in the preterm infant
• Discuss the costs of feeding intolerance
• Develop a unit-specific definition of feeding intolerance
  

Part II: Preventing Retinopathy in the Very Low Birth Weight Infant - The Role of Nutrition and Exclusive Human Milk

• Understand the pathophysiology of retinopathy of prematurity
• Review the evidence of nutrition effects on retinopathy of prematurity

Part III: Developmental Care of the Premature Infant

• Understand the physiology of neurodevelopment in the fetus
• Discuss the role the physical environment plays in neurodevelopmental outcomes
• Discuss developmental care practices and their potential impact on the premature infant