I5B - Got Milk? Effects of Early Enteral feedings in Patients with Gastroschisis

Neonates born with gastroschisis defects frequently experience delayed enteral feedings, and this delay can led to deleterious effects that increase length of hospital stay and associated morbidities. This presentation will discuss the development and implementation of a neonatal nurse practitioner lead early enteral feeding protocol for patients with gastroschisis and review outcomes measures including length of stay, incidence of infection and number of days to achieve full enteral intake.