Clinical Management of Intestinal Failure

This reference provides a current, multidisciplinary approach to the care of patients with intestinal failure. It includes intensive discussion on medical and nutritional issues especially relative to children with intestinal failure. It presents information on transplantation, but emphasizes rehabilitation. Topics cover etilogy/epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical assessment of intestinal failure in adults and pediatrics; medical and surgical management; prevention and treatment of complications of intestinal failure; nursing management; emerging diagnostic and therapeutic methods; and long term care. It is written by experts in nutrition, gastroenterology and pediatrics, pharmacy, as well as gastrointestinal surgery. Table of Contents Introduction: Multidisciplinary Approach to Intestinal Failure. Intestinal Failure. Etiology and Epidemiology of Intestinal. Pathophysiology of Intestinal Failure. Motility Disorders in Intestinal Failure. Clinical Assessment of Intestinal Failure. Clinical Assessment of Intestinal Failure. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Pathologic Findings. Radiographic Evaluation. Medical and Surgical Management. Principles of Bowel-Preserving Surgery. Medical and Nutritional Management. Parenteral Nutrition in Children. Parenteral Nutrition in Adults. Vascular Access Devices. Enteral Access. Transition to Enteral Nutrition. Drug Dosing and Pharmacokinetics. Autologous Intestinal Reconstruction. Critical Care Management. Prevention and Treatment of Complications of Intestinal Failure. Central Venous Catheter Infections: Prevention and Treatment. Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease. The Use of Parenteral Fish Oil in the Management of Intestinal Failure-Associated. Osteopenia and Bone Health in Patients with Intestinal Failure. Micronutrient Deficiencies in Intestinal Failure. Bacterial Overgrowth of the Small Intestine. Nursing Management. Ostomy Care. Central Venous Catheter Care. Medication Administration in the Enterally Fed Patient. Emerging Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methods. Intravenous Fat Emulsions Probiotics and Prebiotics. Tissue Engineered Intestine. Assessment of Mucosal Mass and Hormonal Therapy in Short Bowel. Long-Term Care. Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Quality of Life. Social and Medical Insurance Issues. Oral Averson. A Patient’s Perspective. Ethical Issues in Patient Care. Support Groups.