Intestinal Failure (Types 1, 2 and 3)

Question 1

Which type of intestinal failure is common and short term (days/weeks)

Answer 1

Type 1

Question 2

If the patient is moderately malnourished due to type 1 intestinal failure, what do you do?

Answer 2

Replace fluid
Correct electrolytes
Parenteral nutrition if unable to tolerate food/ fluids 7 or more days post op.
acid suppression (PPIs)
Alpha hydroxycholecalciferol to preserve Mg
Allow some diet/enteral feeding

Question 3

Which type of intestinal failure occurs in septic patients?

Answer 3

Type 2

Question 4

How long is the care for a patient with type 2 intestinal failure?
Where are they cared for?

Answer 4

Weeks/months

ICU/HDU

Question 5

Which type of intestinal failure is chronic?

Answer 5

Type 3

Question 6

What method of feeding do people with type 3 intestinal failure get?

Answer 6

Home parenteral nutrition

Question 7

What type of feeding to people with type 2 intestinal failure get?

Answer 7

Parenteral +/- some enteral feeding

Question 8

What type of intestinal failure may indicate intestinal transplantation?

Answer 8

Type 3