Necrotizing enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
Signs and Symptoms
Abdominal distention, increased gastric residue, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, metabolic acidosis, jaundice, disseminated intravascular coagulation, bradycardia
Treatment (Tx)
Nothing by mouth, nasogastric tube, dextran, antibiotics, surgery, removal of umbilical catheter, bowel rest, supportive care (total parenteral nutrition, I.V. fluid replacement)
Book Source Details
- Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
- Author(s): Springhouse
- Year of Publication: 2005
- Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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