Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Also written as NEC.

If necrotizing enterocolitis is suspected, add Metronidazole\n\n 75

What our notes say

• If necrotizing enterocolitis is suspected, add Metronidazole\n\n 75 (Basic Paediatric protocol 5th edition FOR PRINT 31st Oct 2022)
• Which of the\nfollowing is true about necrotizing enterocolitis. (paed 2021 (1))
• Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and/or gastrointestinal (GI) perforation (Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
• \n*Gastrointestinal: -Vomiting, diarrhea.\n- Direct hyperbilirubinemia due to hepatitis.\n- Hepatosplenomegaly\n-Necrotizing enterocolitis.\n* Heamtologic: - Pallor\n- Purpura I DIC\n-Bleeding tendency\n*Skin: Sclerema =hardening of the skin-+ poor prognosis. (BABY NELSON PEADS)
• *Symptomatic e.g.: -Respiratory distress\n- Indirect hyperbilirubinemia.\n-Lethargy.\n- Hypoglycaemia\n- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) (BABY NELSON PEADS)
• ❖ Early signs of necrotizing enterocolitis include feed intolerance and vomiting, which\nmay be bile stained. (Important Topics. (1))

Study material on Necrotizing Enterocolitis

• BABY NELSON PEADS
• Kaplan Pediatrics pdf-notes 201506051322 - flattened (2)
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Important Topics. (1)
• Oral stations

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