Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-32

32_Gastrointestional Abnormalities

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The presentation by Dr. Katri Typpo discusses gastrointestinal abnormalities, including NEC, obstruction, bleeding, and intra-abdominal hypertension/ACS. The session covers relevant gastrointestinal anatomy, common abnormalities, and stress ulcer prophylaxis. It delves into gastrointestinal physiology, motility, circulation, and common ICU conditions. Points on small intestinal structure, motility, and gastric emptying are highlighted. The presentation also touches on the consequences of altered microbial communities (dysbiosis) in critical illness. It looks at stress ulcer prophylaxis, acid-suppressing drugs, and the management of brisk UGI bleeding. Additionally, the document discusses conditions such as NEC, esophageal atresia, hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, duodenal atresia, intussusception, and midgut volvulus with their respective characteristics and treatment methods. It ends with a focus on acute pancreatitis and abdominal compartment syndrome, detailing diagnoses, predictors of poor outcomes, management strategies, and preventive measures. Overall, Dr. Typpo's presentation provides a comprehensive overview of gastrointestinal abnormalities and their implications in critical care settings.

Keywords

gastrointestinal abnormalities

NEC

intra-abdominal hypertension

stress ulcer prophylaxis

dysbiosis

motility

ICU conditions

acute pancreatitis

abdominal compartment syndrome

esophageal atresia

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