How to Manage: Nutrition - Principles of Multi-Professional Management

This study day explores the principles of multi-professional assessment and management of nutritional problems in the clinical settings of a child with ‘short gut’, ‘eating disorder’ and  ‘neurological disability’.

By the end of this study day, the delegates will:

• have an understanding of the principles of prescribing parenteral nutrition and the importance of regular monitoring
• appreciate the role of a nutritional support team and it’s members
• understand the indications for and practicalities of Home Parenteral Nutrition
• become familiar with the principles of nutritional assessment and feeding difficulties in the neurologically impaired child
• know the principles of nutritional rehabilitation in malnourished children and how to prevent refeeding syndrome
• understand indications for enteral nutritional support and practical aspects of delivery
• know where to access the existing standards and guidelines
• have gained insight into the patient/ family perspective on the difficulties experienced in caring for children with complex nutritional needs such as Home Parenteral Nutrition.