Disease State Management: Short Bowel Syndrome - On Demand

Short bowel syndrome is a frequently encountered disease we see in the home infusion industry. The management of SBS is complex and often patients have a variety of needs including nutritional and medical and surgical management. 

 

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  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 02/22/2024

    Short bowel syndrome is a frequently encountered disease we see in the home infusion industry.

    Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is a commonly seen condition in the home infusion industry. These patients present with a complex diagnosis that requires various treatments, including antibiotics, hydration, and both enteral and parenteral nutrition. This activity is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and dietitians and will cover the anatomy of the small and large intestines and the disease processes that these patients encounter daily.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Review the characteristics of the normal small and large bowel.
    2. Define short bowel syndrome (SBS) and it's causes.
    3. Discuss consequences of SBS and understand factors in disease severity.
    4. Outline short-term and long-term disease complications and medical and surgical treatment options for SBS.

    NHIA General CE Information

    Maria Karimbakas

    Intestinal Rehab Progam Manager

    Optum

    Maria Karimbakas is a registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician, who received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Vermont and completed her dietetic internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. She has been providing clinical care and education to short bowel syndrome (SBS) patients for over 25 years and worked at the Nutritional Restart Center, the first intestinal rehabilitation program in the United States. Maria has co-authored several abstracts, papers, and book chapters and frequently speaks on the subject of diet and SBS. In her current role, she manages the Optum Intestinal Rehab program.

    NHIA Requires planners, faculty, and others who affect the content of this activity to disclose all financial relationships they have with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to policy. 

    Maria Karimbakas has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 02/22/2024

    This educational activity will delve into the treatment of SBS and emphasize how home infusion clinicians.

    Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is a frequently encountered condition in the home infusion industry, necessitating intricate management to meet the diverse needs of patients, including nutritional, medical, and surgical care. This educational activity will delve into the treatment of SBS and emphasize how home infusion clinicians, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and dietitians can support patients to enhance their quality of life.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Detail the critical short-term nutrition and medical management strategies to minimize GI losses, treat electrolyte imbalances, avoid dehydration and stimulate adaptation.
    2. Discuss the most common long-term disease complications and review specific interventions to minimize.
    3. Outline the clinician's role in reducing the quality-of-life impact SBS and its treatments have on patients' quality of life. 

    NHIA General CE Information

    Maria Karimbakas

    Intestinal Rehab Progam Manager

    Optum

    Maria Karimbakas is a registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician, who received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Vermont and completed her dietetic internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. She has been providing clinical care and education to short bowel syndrome (SBS) patients for over 25 years and worked at the Nutritional Restart Center, the first intestinal rehabilitation program in the United States. Maria has co-authored several abstracts, papers, and book chapters and frequently speaks on the subject of diet and SBS. In her current role, she manages the Optum Intestinal Rehab program.

    NHIA Requires planners, faculty, and others who affect the content of this activity to disclose all financial relationships they have with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to policy. 

    Maria Karimbakas has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.