Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric (2023)-Gastrointestinal Abnormalities

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The speaker discusses gastrointestinal abnormalities in pediatrics, focusing on topics such as gastrointestinal (GI) motility, gastric emptying, acid secretion, absorption in the GI tract, intestinal perfusion, necrotizing enterocolitis, and gastrointestinal bleeding. They provide an overview of the anatomy, physiology, and management of these conditions. For example, they discuss the role of hormones like ghrelin and motelin in stimulating gastric emptying, the use of medications like histamine antagonists and proton pump inhibitors for acid secretion, and the importance of enteral nutrition in preventing GI bleeding. They also cover common GI abnormalities such as intestinal obstruction, intussusception, Hirschsprung's disease, and pancreatitis. The speaker emphasizes the importance of early recognition, diagnosis, and appropriate management of these conditions to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

gastrointestinal abnormalities

pediatrics

gastric emptying

acid secretion

intestinal perfusion

necrotizing enterocolitis

gastrointestinal bleeding

early recognition

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