PPT-BACKGROUND Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating gastrointestinal disease that

METHODS This is a retrospective crosssectional study based on weekly routine collection of hospital records of VLBW babies admitted to CMJAH in South Africa between 2013 and 2018 n 2333 Data was extracted from a standardized VLBW database administered by the unit which is used for registering all VLBW neonates who are born andor admitted within the first 28 days neonatal period of life Data analysis was done using statistical software for data management and analysis STATA 150 A diagnosis of NEC was made based on clinical and radiological evidence of stage II or III according to Bells criteria Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the significant risk factor associated with NEC. Fred Hill, MA, RRT. Introduction. The major factor of morbidity and mortality in the neonate is the degree to which the organ systems have not yet developed.. The earlier in gestation that birth occurs, the higher the degree of morbidity and mortality.. Chapter 13 & 14. Dr. Gary Mumaugh. University of Northwestern - St. Paul. Digestive System: Overview. Figure 23.1. Clinical Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Dysfunction. Anorexia. A lack of a desire to eat despite physiologic stimuli that would normally produce hunger. NICU Now Podcast. , episode 19, . Hand to Hold, 2018. . https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-now/episode-19-understanding-necrotizing-enterocolitis-nec/.  . Vaughan, Stephanie M. (2014, January 6). Morgan’s Story [Web log post]. Retrieved from. Mallory Lehman, MS. Colorado State University. DVM Candidate, Class of 2020. Mentors: Gabrielle Landolt, DVM, DACVIM;. Yvette Nout-Lomas, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECCS . Signalment and History. 26 hours old, Quarter Horse Filly, 48 . . NEC. . Disease of premature & low birth weight infant.. Difficult to define.. Unclear risk factors.. What are the best treatment strategies ?. . Antonino Morabito. Hirschsprung’s Disease (HD). Genetically-determined, multigene syndrome. Absence of ganglion cells in distal bowel. Incidence 1 in 5000, Male: Female is 4:1. Distribution 75% rectosigmoid. Roger F. Soll, MD. H. Wallace Professor of Neonatology. Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont. Coordinating Editor, Cochrane Neonatal. Vice President, Vermont Oxford Network. 1. Editorial Team. Risk Assessment and Dental Management. Géza T. Terézhalmy, D.D.S., M.A.. Professor and Dean Emeritus. School of Dental Medicine. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio. gtt2@case.edu. The Patient With Gastrointestinal Disease. Enterocolitis. Monica Williams, MD. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Updated 9/2019. Disclosures. No relevant financial relationships. Learning Objectives:. The learner will be able to identify key features of NEC. Page 1 of 2 2 / 1 6 Necrotizing Fasciitis ( Flesh Eating Bacteria , invasive GAS ) What is Necrotizing Fasciitis ? Necrotizing Fasciitis is a rare but severe, invasive infection of the soft ti Volume 0 5 , Issue 0 3 ( Ma y - June 202 2 ), PP 01 - 0 7 ISSN: 2581 - 902X 1 International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis 1 Dr. Jilu Jessy Ab our cases. Non specific signs/symptom like sneezing, catarrh, malaise were present in most of thecases. The main clinical findings alongwith history is shown in table. Four patients were housewives, t nonulcer. dyspepsia, and stress-related gastritis . Antiemetic .   A drug that reduces nausea and vomiting . Gastroesophageal. reflux disease (GERD) .   Esophageal irritation or inflammation due to reflux of stomach acid; also known as heartburn . An Overview. Definition of NEC . Necrotising . enterocolitis. is an acquired condition seen in neonates that is characterised by bowel inflammation and necrosis and translocation of gas-forming bacteria into the bowel wall. The bowel injury can range from mucosal alone to full thickness necrosis and perforation. It can be present in an isolated area of both the small and large bowel or affect large segments of bowel or even the entire intestine (NEC .