Volume 3, Issue 10: Interventions to Improve Nutrition in Patients with CF- PODCAST
e-Cystic Fibrosis Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.
(Volume 3, Issue 10)
Target Audience
Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
Identify signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal disease that merit further evaluation by a gastroenterologist.
Discuss important considerations in the nutritional management of patients with CF liver disease.
Plan monitoring strategies to ensure optimal outcomes after gastrostomy tube placement.
Elizabeth H. Yen, MD
Instructor in Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School
Attending Physician
Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Available Credit
- 0.50 ANCC