Necrotising Enterocolitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is necrotising enterocolitis?
A
Portions of the bowel undergo necrosis
2
Q
What age of baby does this affect?
A
First week of life
3
Q
Clinical Presentation of necrotising enterocolitis?
A
- Pass blood
- Pass mucus
- Distended abdomen
- Perforation
- Shock
4
Q
Investigations for necrotising enterocolitis?
A
- Stool cultures
- Abdominal x-ray: intramular gas, dilated thickened loops of bowel, portal venous gas
5
Q
Treatment of necrotising enterocolitis?
A
- Stop feeding orally
- Broad spectrum
- Parental nutrition
- Surgery
6
Q
Long-term complications of necrotising enterocolitis?
A
- Structures
- Malabsorption
