The short bowel syndrome: an update and a case study.
Infants with the short-bowel syndrome are living longer and are increasing in number due to new medical treatments and a larger number of survivals with very low birth weights. This article reviews the medical and nursing management of these infants. A case study of an infant with the short-bowel syndrome is presented with a detailed nursing care plan emphasizing the physical, emotional, and social care of these infants.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012778:Short Bowel Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy