You've diagnosed NEC- NOW what do you do???- Tala Talks NICU
Tala Talks NICU · 6 Dec 2021 · 17 min
Summary
Part three of a series on necrotising enterocolitis, in which a neonatologist explains management after diagnosis: nil by mouth, Replogle suction, serial abdominal X-rays, antibiotic choice and supporting other organ systems. It also covers indications for surgery, laparotomy versus peritoneal drainage, second-look surgery and when to stop treatment, with referenced evidence.
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