Gastroparesis: A Clinical Overview - INFUSION Article

Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that impairs the stomach's ability to move food effectively to the small intestine. This condition results from inadequate or absent stomach muscle function, leading to delayed digestion and a range of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, early fullness, postprandial discomfort, and epigastric pain. This comprehensive activity will delve into the complexities of gastroparesis, offering a detailed overview of its diagnosis, symptoms, complications, and treatment strategies. The role of the home infusion clinical team in providing essential nutrition support will also be discussed. Furthermore, a clinical case study will be presented to illustrate practical approaches to managing this challenging condition. This activity is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses.

  1. Identify the prevalence and clinical conditions associated with gastroparesis.
  2. Recognize diagnostic options for gastroparesis and reliability associated with each option.
  3. Distinguish the symptoms marked by gastroparesis and treatment method established for this condition.
  4. Describe post viral gastroparesis and the relative mechanism of action.

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Cari Bailey Smith

Dietitian Training Specialist

Option Care Health

Cari Bailey Smith, MS, RD, LD, CNSC is a Nutrition Support Dietitian at Option Care Health in Bannockburn, Illinois. In her role she develops nutrition training curriculum for clinical and operational staff, coordinates and facilitates clinical nutrition training programs and conducts group training classes for all newly hired clinicians. Smith previously managed a team of registered dietitians and served as member of Option Care Health’s continuing education advisory board where she evaluated nutrition-related CE presentations. With more than 20 years’ experience as a registered dietitian, Smith has held positions in the acute care setting, home infusion, and on the supplier side. For 5 years, she focused on pediatric patients 0-3 years who were enrolled in an early intervention program. Smith is a member of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and has presented at their meetings. She earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Dietetics from Illinois State University and is a registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician.

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. 

Cari Bailey Smith has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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