Pediatric

Lock Therapy for Central Venous Catheters in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

• Review the available options for lock therapy for central venous catheters
• Review the available data and experience with sodium bicarbonate locks for central venous catheters
• Discuss a potential multicenter trial to assess the safety and efficacy of sodium bicarbonate locks for central venous catheters in pediatric intestinal failure patients

Routine Antibiotic Use in Pediatric IF - Yes or No?

• Describe the impact of the microbiome in the outcomes of children with intestinal failure.
• Discuss current practices in the use of antibiotics in short bowel syndrome
• Summarize the role of antibiotics in the management of intestinal failure

Managing Trace Elements in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

• Summarize the role of minerals in growth and development of children
• Discuss the factors contributing to nutrient deficiencies in children with intestinal failure.
• Summarize monitoring and treatment recommendations for managing trace elements in pediatric intestinal failure. 

Iron Deficiency in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

• Identify factors leading to iron deficiency in children with intestinal failure.
• Describe caregiver perspectives regarding anemia treatment in pediatric IF.
• Discuss strategies to treat iron deficiency

Formula Choice in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

• Identify factors to consider in formula choice for children with intestinal failure. 
• Review nutritional qualities of currently available formulas.
• Summarize strategies to optimize enteral nutrition. 

Intestinal Lengthening by Axial Distraction

• Describe surgical lengthening approaches
• Understand tissue response to applied force
• Consider intestinal growth in distraction enterogenesis

School Readiness in Pediatric Intestinal Failure: School Entry Package

• 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.

Host Microbiota Interactions in Short Bowel Syndrome

• Describe host microbiota interactions in SBS
• Summarize the microbiota in SBS
• Identify current areas of research

Anastomotic Ulcerations and Treatment

• Describe anastomotic ulcerations for children with SBS
• Summarize anastomotic ulcerations treatment options
• Summarize factors that contribute to anastomotic ulcerations

Post-operative Feeding Guidelines for Infants with Short Bowel Syndrome

• Summarize factors that promote intestinal adaptation
• Appraise the value of a systematic approach to feeding
• Recognize strategies to optimize enteral feeding tolerance

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