Intestinal Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Intestinal failure
A
Inability to maintain adequate nutrition or fluid status
2
Q
Type 1
A
Self limiting
Short term
3
Q
Type 1 Treatment
A
Replace fluids, correct electrolytes, parentral nutrition, acid suppression
4
Q
Type 2
A
Prolonged associated with sepsis
Often related to abdomen surgery
5
Q
Treat Type 2
A
Weeks/months of care (ICU)
Parenteral feeding
6
Q
Type 3
A
Long term but stable
7
Q
Type 3 treatment
A
Home parenteral nutrition
Intestinal transplant
Treatment for short bowel syndrome
8
Q
Short bowel syndrome
A
Length of small bowel <200 cm
