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November 1, 2022
Speaker:
Palle Jeppesen, MD, PhD, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Presentation Objectives:
  • Describe the physiology of GLP-2 in SBS-IF
  • Describe results of the STEPS Trial for teduglutide use
  • Discuss differential responses to GLP2 based on intestinal anatomy
October 11, 2022
Speaker:
Elizabeth Garofalo, PHC NP, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Presentation Objectives:
  • Understand the obstacles faced by families managing children with medical devices that assist with feeding and elimination.  
  • Identify the key points in management of medical devices and emergency procedures that should be communicated to community care providers.  
  • Apply resources to assist parents and community care providers in the safe transition to the school setting.
October 4, 2022
Speaker:
Maria Karimabakas, RD, CNSC, OPTUM Infusion Pharmacy

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Presentation Objectives:
  • Describe principles of dietary management in IF
  • Summarize the relationship of intestinal anatomy to choice of diet
  • Monitor diet progress and adaptation
September 20, 2022
Speaker:
Vanessa Kumpf, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

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Presentation Objectives:
  • List the indications for parenteral nutrition (PN)
  • Describe the fundamentals of initiating PN
  • Summarize the principles of transitioning PN to the home
September 6, 2022
Speaker:
Donald Kirby, MD, FACG, AGAF, FASPEN, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

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Presentation Objectives:
  • Define chronic intestinal failure (CIF)
  • Describe approaches to classify IF (acute, subacute, chronic) and short bowel syndrome (Group 1, Group 2, Group 3)
  • Relate classification to prognosis of IF
August 9, 2022
Speaker:
Nikhil Pai, MD, McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Presentation Objectives:
  • Describe host microbiota interactions in SBS
  • Summarize the microbiota in SBS
  • Identify current areas of research
July 12, 2022
Speaker:
Lindsey Gumer, MD, MSc, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO

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Presentation Objectives:
  • Describe anastomotic ulcerations for children with SBS
  • Summarize anastomotic ulcerations treatment options
  • Summarize factors that contribute to anastomotic ulcerations
June 14, 2022
Speaker:
Darla Shores, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, MD

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Presentation Objectives:
  • Summarize factors that promote intestinal adaptation
  • Appraise the value of a systematic approach to feeding
  • Recognize strategies to optimize enteral feeding tolerance
May 10, 2022
Speaker:
Zaid Sheikh, MD; Adigun Ayoola, MS; and Deborah Duro, MD, MS; Miami and Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Presentation Objectives:
  • Define intestinal failure and sicuss the goals of intestinal rehabilitation
  • Decribe the nutritional outcomes of children undergoing intestinal rehabilitation in our program
  • Discuss data on the patients who achieve enteral autonomy