Chapter 16 Pediatric GI
Your comprehensive resource for mastering essential gastrointestinal concepts in pediatric care. Dive deep into the nuances of diagnosing, treating, and managing digestive health challenges from infancy through adolescence.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the unique anatomical and physiological differences in the pediatric GI system.
- Identify common gastrointestinal disorders affecting children, including their etiology and clinical presentation.
- Master diagnostic approaches and therapeutic interventions for conditions such as GERD, Pyloric Stenosis, Celiac Disease, and constipation.
- Explore nutritional considerations, feeding difficulties, and the impact of diet on pediatric GI health.
- Gain insight into pediatric liver diseases and their management.
Important Concepts Covered:
- Developmental aspects of the GI tract
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in infants and children
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Celiac Disease: diagnosis and dietary management
- Acute and chronic abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Nutritional support and enteral/parenteral nutrition
- Functional GI disorders
