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Management of type 1 (acute) intestinal failure
Priya Mistry1, Hannah J Leach2, Elizabeth R Buse3
1Pharmacy Department, Southampton General Hospital, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK priya.mistry@uhs.nhs.uk.
BMJ Open Gastroenterology
|September 12, 2025
Summary
Type 1 intestinal failure (IF) requires short-term parenteral nutrition (PN) managed by a nutrition support team (NST). Proper nutritional assessment, monitoring, and aseptic techniques are crucial for patient health and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Surgical Care
Background:
- Intestinal failure (IF) is a critical reduction in gut function necessitating intravenous supplementation.
- Type 1 IF is a short-term condition often occurring post-surgery, leading to malnutrition.
- Effective management is vital for patient outcomes in hospital settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the management principles for Type 1 intestinal failure.
- To emphasize the role of multidisciplinary nutrition support teams (NSTs).
- To detail nutritional assessment, monitoring, and safe parenteral nutrition (PN) practices.
Main Methods:
- Nutritional assessment including energy, protein, fluid, and electrolyte requirements.
- Risk assessment for refeeding syndrome.
- Implementation of aseptic non-touch techniques for venous access and PN administration.
Main Results:
- Short-term PN is required for Type 1 IF patients.
- Multidisciplinary NST management improves patient care.
- Central venous catheters and aseptic techniques minimize infection risks.
Conclusions:
- Type 1 IF necessitates expert management by NSTs.
- Comprehensive nutritional assessment and monitoring are essential.
- Safe PN administration and timely transition to oral/enteral nutrition are key goals.
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