GER-Infant

MII: Technical Principle

Wenzl, J Ped Gastroenterol Nutr 2002;35:261-8

Potential Consequences of GER

Apnea

Failure to Thrive 2 sec.

Impedance

Breathing

Nasal Flow SpO 2

Pulse EKG

100

90%10090%Is Apnea Induced by GER?

Movements

Movements

GER & Failure to Thrive in Preterm Infants

?Retrospective analysis of23infants with RI ≥10?No difference to matched controls in weight gain, but longer hospital stay (99±27 vs. 70±31 d)

Frakaloss, J Ped Gastroenterol Nutr 1998;26:146-50