Pediatric

Use of Growth Factors in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Understand the role of growth factors in pediatric intestinal failure management.
Identify the different growth factors used and their mechanisms of action.
Evaluate the clinical benefits and risks of growth factor therapy in pediatric patients.

Intestinal Failure in the NICU

Recognize the clinical signs and causes of intestinal failure in the NICU.
Discuss management strategies for infants with intestinal failure in the NICU setting.
Implement early interventions to improve outcomes and minimize complications in NICU patients.

Nutritional Monitoring in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Understand the key components of nutritional monitoring in pediatric intestinal failure.
Identify appropriate biomarkers and assessment tools for tracking nutritional status.
Apply strategies to optimize nutritional support and outcomes in pediatric patients.

SIBO in Intestinal Failure

Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors for small bowel bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in intestinal failure.
Identify clinical signs and diagnostic approaches for SIBO in affected patients.
Explore treatment strategies to manage SIBO and improve patient outcomes.

Management of the Central Line for the Pediatric Patient

Specify preferred central access type and routine care for children with intestinal failure.
Summarize the routine care needs for central venous access
Utilize strategies to optimize prevention and early recognition of complications associated with central venous access in children with intestinal failure

CLABSI Prevention in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Identify the primary inpatient CLABSI surveillance network
Compare current to previous CLABSI rates (approx.) among children with intestinal failure
Discuss medical literature supporting the use of ethanol locking and current limitations

Choice of Lipid Emulsions in the Current Era

Understand the differences between available lipid emulsions.
Evaluate the clinical indications for selecting specific lipid emulsions.
Optimize lipid therapy based on patient-specific needs and current evidence.

Updates in Pediatric Intestinal Transplantation

Review current indications for pediatric intestinal transplantation.
Discuss advancements in surgical techniques and immunosuppression.
Examine outcomes and emerging trends in pediatric intestinal transplantation.

Enteral Autonomy and Survival in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Define enteral autonomy and its significance in pediatric intestinal failure.
Identify factors influencing enteral autonomy and long-term survival in pediatric patients.
Explore strategies to promote enteral autonomy and improve outcomes in pediatric intestinal failure.

The State of Pediatric Intestinal Failure in 2025

Understand the current state of Intestinal Rehabilitation in 2025 including outcomes and complications
Review the use of fiber/blenderized formula in SBS/IF
Discuss newer therapeutic agents to enhance adaptation

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