Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Department of Neonatology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, China
Research Article
The Incidence of Unplanned Orogastric Tube Removal (UROGT) and Associated Risk Factors in a Chinese NICU: A Study Before Quality Improvement Initiative
Author(s): Jun Chen*, Xiaoling Fang, Chaomei Huang and Yiheng Dai
Background: New-borns in particular, are at higher risk for Unplanned Removal of Orogastric Tube (UROGT).
However, there is a lack of studies identifying the incidence and risk factors for UROGT in China.
Purpose: The objective of this study is to examine the current incident of UROGT in our NICU and risk factors
that contribute to it.
Methods: This observational study was conducted in a single NICU, including 111 new-borns who received
orogastric tubes between October 2022 and February 2023. The proportion and incidence rate of UROGT was
analysed, subsequently the univariate and multivariate logistic models were employed for risk factor investigation.
Results: The proportion of UROGT was 56.8% and the incidence was 7.2 per 100 tube days. An increased risk
of UROGT was associated.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2572-0775.23.08.252