Which is a risk factor of necrotizing enterocolitis in the preterm infant?
NEC affects 5 to 10% of premature infants born weighing less than 1500 g. Among the risk factors defined for NEC, prematurity and birth weight remain inversely related to risk for NEC. Term infants who develop NEC usually have specific risk factors such as congenital heart disease, sepsis, and low blood pressure.
What is the single most important risk factor for development of necrotizing?
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a multifactorial illness with a poorly understood pathogenesis. The most important risk factor for NEC is prematurity and the earliest infants are at the greatest risk.
What are the factors that predispose an infant to develop NEC?
Etiology of NEC\n\n However, the increased permeability and immature immune function of the immature intestinal tract are predisposing factors. It is believed that an ischemic insult damages the intestinal lining, leading to increased intestinal permeability and leaving the intestine susceptible to bacterial invasion.
Which signs would the nurse recognize as a possible indication of necrotizing enterocolitis in a preterm infant?
A baby with necrotizing enterocolitis might have these symptoms: a swollen, red, or tender belly. trouble feeding. food staying in the stomach longer than expected.