NEC Signs and Symptoms
Published on: 05/22/2026
NEC begins in the intestines, but the first signs are often systemic. Changes in behavior, feeding tolerance, respiratory status, and perfusion can occur before obvious abdominal findings.
NEC Risk Factors: Looking Beyond the NICU
Published on: 05/15/2026
Not all infants enter the NICU with the same physiologic reserve. Some babies are already vulnerable before feeds are ever started.
