Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease in the Child

Gastrointestinal Disease in the Child 737
Acute Diarrhea in Children
1. Understand the pathophysiology of acute diarrheal disease in the pediatric
patient.
2. Be able to assess severity of dehydration in infants and children.
3. Understand the use of oral rehydration therapy for the management of
acute diarrheal disease.
Cystic Fibrosis
1. Recognize the different gastrointestinal presentations of infants with cystic
fibrosis.
2. Describe the presentations of hepatobiliary disease in infants and children
with cystic fibrosis and understand the necessity of monitoring the child for
development of liver disease.
3. Understand the management of pancreatic insufficiency.
Approach to the Jaundiced Neonate
1. Be aware of the factors contributing to physiological jaundice in the newborn.
2. Be aware of the various causes of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in
infancy. Know the symptoms and sequelae of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
Be aware of the options for management.
3. Be aware of the various causes of neonatal conjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
4. Be aware of an approach (algorithm) for the investigation and management
of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.