Necrotising Enterocolitis NEO Flashcards
1
Q
necrotising entercolitis
A
bowel is infected and ischaemic
2
Q
risk factors
A
premature birth
3
Q
signs
A
billious vomiting
PR bleeding
abdominal distension
general unwell
can go on to be peritonitis , shock
4
Q
investigation
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CXR - dilate bowel loops, gas cysts on bowel, oedema, bowel wall oedema
5
Q
management
A
broad-spectrum antibiotics and parental nutrition
surgery to remove dead bowel
