Short Bowel Syndrome in the Pediatric Patient
Short Bowel Syndrome in the Pediatric Patient is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Intestinal failure in infants is most frequently caused by short bowel syndrome (SBS). Although lifesaving, surgeries required to correct gastrointestinal complications such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and other congenital conditions may lead to this condition. SBS is a rare syndrome, the treatment disease course and treatment are protracted, and the child and family often have complex developmental and emotional needs. Nutrition and fluid management are vital components of care. Nurses who care for these patients must learn about this syndrome and understand the responsibilities of caring for a child with SBS.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide nurses in acute care settings with knowledge of short bowel syndrome in pediatric patients.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Describe the primary causes and complications associated with short bowel syndrome
• Explain bowel adaptation and bowel management of short bowel syndrome
• Discuss parenteral and enteral nutrition in short bowel syndrome
• List nursing considerations in short bowel syndrome
