A review of nonsurgical treatment for the symptom of irritability in infants with GERD.

Authors :: Neu M
Corwin E
Lareau SC
Marcheggiani-Howard C
Source :: Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN [J Spec Pediatr Nurs] 2012 Jul; Vol. 17 (3), pp. 177-92. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Nov 01.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this review was to assess effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment on irritable behavior of infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease.<br />Design and Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted.<br />Results: Research targeted treatment for irritability in infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease. All interventions including placebo were similar in reducing irritability. Which specific intervention is best for which infant is not yet known. Minor adverse effects that could increase discomfort in infants were found with pharmacologic treatments.<br />Practice Implications: Knowledge of the effects of treatment on irritability and regurgitation can assist the nurse to work with other care providers in deciding how best to treat an individual infant.<br /> (© 2011, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)

Subjects :: Affective Symptoms complications
Affective Symptoms diagnosis
Affective Symptoms therapy
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gastroesophageal Reflux complications
Gastroesophageal Reflux drug therapy
Humans
Infant
Male
Pediatric Nursing methods
Proton Pump Inhibitors therapeutic use
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
Affective Symptoms nursing
Gastroesophageal Reflux diagnosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux nursing
Irritable Mood

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