Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate Not Routinely Measuring Gastric Residual Volume to Guide Enteral Feeding Versus Routine Measurement in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Children (GASTRIC-PICU)

Key Points

• To assess the impact of not routinely measuring gastric residual volume on enteral feeding in mechanically ventilated critically ill children.
• Conducting a randomized clinical trial
• Comparing routine measurement of gastric residual volume versus no measurement
• Involving critically ill children who are mechanically ventilated
• Trial findings will inform whether routine measurement impacts feeding outcomes
• Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conferences