Case study: Nutritional management of a long-stay, complex gastro-surgical patient
A case study in the management of type 2 intestinal failure
Walter is a 79yo man living at home with his wife. He has a history of diverticulosis and multiple previous abdominal surgeries including sigmoid colectomy with Hartman's (reversed 20yrs ago) for diverticulitis complications.
Emma takes us through Walter’s admission to hospital with worsening abdominal pain and ultimately type 2 intestinal failure.
She explains the aetiology of type 2 IF and uses Walter as a case study to illustrate the management of type 2 IF using SNAP (Sepsis, Nutritional optimization, Anatomical clarification, Plan).
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About the Presenter
Emma Osland is an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian currently based at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. In her career to date, Emma has worked across a broad range of practice areas and is recognised for her expertise in nutrition support and surgical nutrition. Her particular clinical interests include micronutrients, parenteral nutrition, intestinal failure, and she loves seeing how nutrition can positively impact her patients’ quality of life
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