Effects of the supine and prone rest postitions on gastrointestinal pe ristaltic function in premature infants / 中华护理杂志
Chinese Journal of Nursing
;
(12): 90-91, 2001.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-411499
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To observe gastrointestinal perista ltic function in premature infants in the supine or prostrate post itons .Methods:
24 premature infants were chosen and kept in the supine or pron e positions.Fluid retention volume in the stomach was recorded and compared statistically.Results:
The prone group had a lower fluid retention volume.Ther e was a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.001 ). ConculsionThe prone position is a modera te position that improves premature infants' gastrointestinal peristalti c function,digestion and assimilation.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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