Nutritional and Pharmacotherapy Approaches to Short Bowel Syndrome to Maintain Independence from Parenteral Support

Course overview

UAN: 0018-9999-18-152-H04-P RELEASE: 07/01/2018 EXPIRE: 07/01/21 CREDITS: 1.75 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss when to consider parenteral nutrition/fluid support in SBS 2. Examine the clinical assessment relevant to nutrition and fluid balance in SBS 3. Review the basic nutrient and fluid absorptive physiology and how it is altered in SBS 4. Provide background on SBS-intestinal failure