content:
- Early recognition of associated anomalies
- Focal points of pre-op care:
– Decompression of GI tract with replogle
– Defect/sac care to protect eviscerated organs
– Keep umbilical cord moist
– Hydration/fluid and electrolytes
– Thermoregulation
– Infection surveillance
– Nutritional support
– Comfort measures
- Focal Points of post-op care:
– Silo care
– Respiratory assessment and support
– Fluid and electrolyte shift- third spacing
– Circulatory assessment for compromise of venous return secondary to vena cava impingement and hypovolemia
– Ileus and cholestasis evaluation
