Residency Essentials: Failure to Thrive

Failure to Thrive

The failure to thrive module introduces indications for obtaining enteral access for nutrition. The module also discusses points of safe introduction into the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, jejunum, and esophagus), techniques for safe insertion, and different types of catheters that can be used for feedings.

Expected completion time: 4 hours

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the indications and contraindications for placement of enteral access.
  • Determine the appropriate approach needed for a patient’s clinical status.
  • Select the appropriate type of enteral tube needed for a patient’s clinical.
  • Employ safe techniques for the insertion of enteral access.
  • Assess for and manage complications, potential or real, as they relate to enteral access.
Course summary
Course opens: 
07/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2030
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Residency Essentials Clinical Topic: GI

Course Developers: 

  • Allene Salcedo Burdette,MD, FSIR - Penn State Hershey Medical Center
  • Jing Chen, MD - Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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