The Effect of Position on Gastric Residual Volume and Comfort Level in Newborns

After the infants are treated and fed, they will be given the supine position. After positioning, the residue control will be performed in accordance with the procedure steps guideline at the 30th, 60th and 120th minutes and it will be recorded on residue follow-up form. In addition, the comfort level, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels of the infant will be evaluated and recorded at the specified times. At the end of two hours, until the next feeding hour (between 121st-180th minutes), the routine position (supine position) applied in the clinic will be given to the infant and waited in order for physiological parameters and comfort levels to return the period without intervention. The aim here is to ensure for the case to get over the effect of the previous position. No data will be collected within this period.

After the infants are treated and fed, they will be given the prone position. After positioning, the residue control will be performed in accordance with the procedure steps guideline at the 30th, 60th and 120th minutes and it will be recorded on residue follow-up form. In addition, the comfort level, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels of the infant will be evaluated and recorded at the specified times. At the end of two hours, until the next feeding hour (between 121st-180th minutes), the routine position (supine position) applied in the clinic will be given to the infant and waited in order for physiological parameters and comfort levels to return the period without intervention. The aim here is to ensure for the case to get over the effect of the previous position. No data will be collected within this period.

After the infants are treated and fed, they will be given the left or right position. After positioning, the residue control will be performed in accordance with the procedure steps guideline at the 30th, 60th and 120th minutes and it will be recorded on residue follow-up form. In addition, the comfort level, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels of the infant will be evaluated and recorded at the specified times. At the end of two hours, until the next feeding hour (between 121st-180th minutes), the routine position (supine position) applied in the clinic will be given to the infant and waited in order for physiological parameters and comfort levels to return the period without intervention. The aim here is to ensure for the case to get over the effect of the previous position. No data will be collected within this period. These processes will continue until the 4 positions are completed. Infants will stay in each position for 2 hours.