Comparison Between Gastric and Post Pyloric Tube Feedings in Children With Bronchiolitis Requiring High Flow Nasal Cannula



Status:Not yet recruiting
Conditions:Bronchitis
Therapuetic Areas:Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:Any
Updated:11/19/2017
Start Date:December 1, 2018
End Date:December 1, 2018
Contact:Raymond Parlar-Chun, MD
Email:Raymond.L.Chun@uth.tmc.edu
Phone:(713) 500-5666

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The purpose of the study is to compare two ways (nasogastric tube (NGT) and nasoduodenal tube
(NDT)) to provide nutrition to infants admitted to the hospital for viral bronchiolitis and
who require high flow nasal cannula therapy.


Inclusion Criteria:

- All admitted patients for bronchiolitis requiring high flow nasal cannula therapy at
Children's Memorial Hermann

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients with craniofacial abnormalities that prevent tube placement.

- Patients requiring CPAP and mechanical ventilation are also excluded from the study.

- Patients with past surgeries compromising esophageal sphincter tone such as
fundoplication or congenital diaphragmatic hernia surgery are excluded.

- Patients transferred to and from PICU are also excluded from the study.
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7000 Fannin St
Houston, Texas 77030
(713) 500-4472
Phone: 713-500-5666
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