Nursing management of patients with severe ulcerative colitis.
Ulcerative colitis is a relapsing chronic disease that has an unpredictable course. A relapse in the condition requires timely intervention and expert monitoring. A severe flare-up will often necessitate admission to hospital. This article provides an overview of the medical management of severe ulcerative colitis and the nursing interventions required.
Sephton
Mark
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Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool. mark.sephton@aintree.nhs.uk
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003106:Colon / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D039021:Colonic Pouches; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005243:Feces; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000069285:Infliximab; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012008:Recurrence; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine; D000069285:Infliximab