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Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction Definition: Heterogenous group of disorders characterized by disordered peristalsis leading to intestinal malabsorption and pseudo-obstructive crisis. Some types are acute. Radiograph showing marked small bowel dilatation without evidence of an abrupt transition...

What if patient has a fever? Refer patient to the emergency department. Do not reassure family over the phone. For red flag symptoms, tell them to dial 911 (altered mental status, chills, seizures). Tell family to anticipate admission for at least 48 hours. Call in Expect to ED saying that patient...

Infusion Cycling Calculator 3-in-1 Total Nutrient Admixture Lipid Stability Calculator Parenteral Nutrition Calcium to Phosphorous Calculator Iron Dextran Repletion Dosing Calculator Parenteral Nutrition Osmolarity Calculator Retinol (vitamin A) to Retinol Binding Protein Ratio Caclulator Trace...

Short bowel syndrome (short gut syndrome) Congenital intestinal pseudo-obstruction Microvillus inclusion disease Congenital tufting enteropathy Visceral hyperalgesia

Placement Issues Clinical Vignette 1 Placement Issues Clinical Vignette 2 Central venous access procedure complications As HPN teams are often provide referrals for central line placement, it is important for team members to be familiar with the following common procedural complications: Arterial...

Nephrocalcinosis - Risk factors: prematurity, lasix exposure, nephrotoxins (antibiotics), calcium intake), vitamin D intake, fat malabsorption in colon (oxate stones), high vitamin D intake, family history of kidney stones - Diagnostic work-up: PTH, I cal, vitamin 1,25-OH D, urinalysis (blood, pH...