Unlocking the Complex Management of Short Bowel Syndrome

Answer the following questions to assess your baseline knowledge of SBS management strategies.

This module describes SBS and discusses the pathophysiologic subtypes of the disorder along with their associated outcomes to help guide individual therapy and patient expectations.

This module covers the essentials of nutrition and hydration in SBS. The vital role of parenteral nutrition is discussed, along with potential complications that require ongoing monitoring. Diet and hydration are also highlighted to optimize the status of patients with SBS.

This module covers the essentials of pharmacologic therapies used to control symptoms of SBS. In addition to controlling symptoms, the use of therapies that have been demonstrated to reduce reliance upon parenteral nutrition and facilitate enteral autonomy will be highlighted.

This module covers the essentials of multidisciplinary care in SBS, and the benefits of multidisciplinary care for patients and their families. In addition, you will gain insights into the importance of a process for the transition from pediatric to adult care.

Now that you have reviewed the self-study modules, answer the following questions to assess your knowledge of SBS management.

The group will discuss key points from the self-study modules, exploring optimal, individualized management strategies for patients with SBS. Main topics will include nutrition and hydration, symptom management, and ways to enhance intestinal adaptation and promote weaning from parenteral nutrition.

This group challenge activity features an infant girl, KG, who was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis at 8 months of age. This case will discuss nutritional support, pharmacologic therapies, and intestinal adaptation.

This group challenge activity features a 38-year-old woman who has undergone a bowel resection. This case will discuss nutritional support and hydration, pharmacologic therapies, and communication strategies.

In light of the information reviewed and discussed during this program, please share an action plan that you will implement to improve the diagnosis and management for your patients with short bowel syndrome.

The group will review the patient case and the case-related questions to allow reflection on our current practices and address any challenges or clinical controversies. The discussion will prompt consideration of the complex management of SBS and how to overcome barriers to optimal patient care.

OPTIONAL discussion session for learners who missed the others.