Adult

Current Status of Intestinal Transplant

Determine the current and expanding indications for intestinal transplantation for SBS/IF
Describe the choice of allograft organs in intestinal transplant
Summarize outcomes for intestinal transplantation in the modern era

Growth Factors Beyond Teduglutide

Describe the principles of growth factor therapy in intestinal adaptation using teduglutide as the prototype growth factor
Summarize results of recent Phase 2 trials with long-acting growth factors in intestinal failure
Explain the future landscape for growth factor therapy in intestinal failure

Real World Experience with Teduglutide: Lessons Learned

Describe the use of growth factors in SBS/IF
Identify contraindications to use of growth factors in SBS/IF
Analyze current real-world experience with use of growth factor therapy in SBS/IF

Probiotics and Intestinal Adaptation

Describe the interplay of probiotics and intestinal adaptation
Summarize the role of short chain fatty acids and diet in intestinal adaptation
Identify current areas of research in intestinal adaptation

Psychosocial Challenges in IF and Transplant

Identify the psycho-social determinants of outcome in patients with intestinal failure
Describe the support mechanisms required for patients with IF
Summarize the need for psycho-social support in overall care of patients with short bowel syndrome and/or IF

Intravenous Access and Complications of Parenteral Nutrition in Intestinal Failure Patients

Describe the principles of managing central venous access in patients on long term PN
Evaluate catheter-related complications in patients receiving long term PN
Manage catheter-related, PN complications

Diagnosing and Managing Intestinal Failure Associated Liver Disease (IFALD)

Describe the syndrome of liver dysfunction in patients with intestinal failure on PN
List steps utilized in the diagnosis of IFALD
Summarize the principles of managing IFALD and recent developments

The Value of Patient Education and Support in Intestinal Failure

Identify community resources available for patient support and education for patients with intestinal failure
Enumerate the benefits to patients of association with a patient support group
Identify opportunities for peer-to - peer support for patients in the community

Indications and Outcomes for Intestinal Transplant

At the end of this activity, participants will be able to determine the current and expanding indications for intestinal transplantation for SBS/IF, describe the choice of allograft organs in intestinal transplant, and summarize outcomes for intestinal transplantation.

Prescribing PN 101 and Transitioning to HPN

At the end of this activity, participants will be able to identify the indications for commencing PN, describe the principles of prescribing and monitoring PN, and analyze the appropriate time and principles for transitioning a patient on PN to the home setting.