#473 - 🟣 [FANNP 2026] - Is the Feeding Tube a Hidden Source of Bacteria for Preterm Infants?

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What happens inside a feeding tube left in place for days at a time? Daphna and Christa reunite with Dr. Leslie Parker of the University of Florida. Dr. Parker shares not yet published findings from her study comparing feeding tube changes every two days versus every seven days, with less biofilm and bacterial contamination in more frequently changed tubes. She then turns to her work as a legal consultant, explaining why thorough documentation of what you saw, what you did, and why matters, and why she disagrees that less is more in charting. They wrap with practical advice for NNPs, fellows, and students looking for the right research mentor.

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