Pediatric

Pediatric Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease

Recognize key features of intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) in children.
Identify major risk factors for developing IFALD.
Describe basic strategies to prevent and manage IFALD in children.

Kidney Considerations in SBS

Recognize common kidney issues in SBS.
Identify risk factors for kidney injury in SBS.
Describe basic strategies to protect kidney function in SBS.

Pancreatic Enzymes in Short Bowel Syndrome

Review the role of pancreatic enzymes in digestion and nutrient absorption in short bowel syndrome.
Discuss common pancreatic enzyme deficiencies and their clinical implications in SBS patients.
Assess current practices for pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy in managing SBS.

Health Equity in Pediatric Intestinal Failure: What the Data Reveal and How Our Field Can Respond

Examine data highlighting disparities in care and outcomes among pediatric IF patients.
Identify drivers of health inequity
Evaluate approaches to advance health equity in the treatment and management of pediatric IF

Chronic Intestinal Inflammation in Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome

Discuss the observed recent increase in numbers of patients with concomitant IF/SGS and Chronic intestinal inflammation
Discuss findings in endoscopies and intestinal histology that can be seen in these cases .
Discuss proposed management strategies.

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

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