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Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with Liver Disease and Transplant

Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with Liver Disease and Transplant. Presented by Patti Winford R.N., B.S.N. Objectives. At the end of this program students will be able to: Name five functions of the Liver Name two functions of the Small Bowel

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Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with Liver Disease and Transplant

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  1. Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with Liver Disease and Transplant Presented by Patti Winford R.N., B.S.N.

  2. Objectives At the end of this program students will be able to: • Name five functions of the Liver • Name two functions of the Small Bowel • Identify pertinent assessment criteria of the liver transplant patient • Analyze pertinent lab values • Recognize assessment factors needing intervention

  3. Liver Functions • Filters blood of waste • Production of clotting factors • Production of Proteins, Albumin, Fats, and Cholesterol • Removes Ammonia from body • Produces and secretes bile • Excretes bilirubin • Breakdown of glycogen into glucose http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/sbrillanti/liver2.jpg

  4. Small Bowel Function The small bowel has digestive functions which include: • Breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats • Absorption of nutrients, water and electrolytes into the bloodstream

  5. Nursing Assessment • Complete head to toe nursing assessment should be completed Q4H and PRN • Vital signs with oxygen saturation and pain assessment. • Documentation of all access lines and medical equipment: PICC and peripheral IV sites, ostomies, NG, NJ, G-tubes, wound vacs, dressings, etc. • Chart a description of patient so that others reading your charting can visualize what this patient looks like.

  6. HEENT • Jaundiced Sclera • Enlarged lymph nodes - WBC - Bilirubin

  7. Neurological • Altered mental status Headache – Drowsiness Blurred vision – Tremors Confusion – Irritability • Glucose level • Prograf level • Steroids • Ammonia level

  8. Cardiovascular • Unstable Blood pressure: Hypertension or Hypotension • Hemorrhage • Coagulopathy - CBC - Coags - Type/Screen - Potassium level http://health.howstuffworks.com/heart-pictures7.htm

  9. Respiratory • Ascites • Atelectasis • Pneumonia - Blood gas - WBC - Hgb / Hct - Renal / Ep1 http://health.howstuffworks.com/lung.htm

  10. Gastrointestinal • Ascites • Malnutrition • Weight loss • Emesis • Rejection - LFT - Ca, Mg, Phos, Albumin - Prograf level - TPN Profile

  11. Genitourinary • E’lyte imbalances • Renal dysfunction - Strict I/O - Daily weights - UOP should be > 1ml/kg/hr - Ostomy outputs

  12. Musculoskeletal • Provide a safe environment - side rails of cribs, choking hazards • Incorporate play and OT / PT

  13. Integumentary • Jaundice – itching • Skin breakdown • Breakdown around stoma bags and diaper areas • Infection • Risk for infection at GT, PICC and CVC sites • Strict hand washing • Isolation precautions

  14. A4N • Check all VS – age specific • Notify primary nurse of any abnormal values • Strict I/O • Accurate and complete documentation • Prograf given on time as ordered • Enjoy your patient, Play with them

  15. Conclusion • Questions • Case study References A4N Nursing Unit Information Packet for Nurses, A systems approach to nursing care of pediatric transplant patients Keating, S. B. (2006). Curriculum development and evaluation in nursing Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Marieb, E. N. (2001). Human anatomy & physiology 5th edition Benjamin Cummings

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