Clinical Correlations in Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit With Varying Severity of Gastroesophageal Reflux

Abstract

Infants with severe GER had lower hematocrits despite receiving more blood transfusions and iron therapy. Infants with severe GER also had prolonged hospital stays. Early diagnosis and aggressive management of GER may decrease neonatal morbidity and result in earlier discharge from the NICU.