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Re: Baby with Ileostomy
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Patricia Mullen <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 01:49:44 UT
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Judy,
   Regarding the neonate with the ileostomy.  The urine output should remain
approximately 6 to 8 wet diapers/24 hours.  However, by-passing the fluid
absorptive ability of the large intestine, maintaining adequate hydration can
be difficult.  Mama needs to keep a close eye on the urine output.  The baby
should gain about 15-30 grams/day.
  Did this child have part of the small bowel removed?  If it was a lot, esp.
of the ileum, the child could have problems with malabsorption.  How long will
this child have the ostomy?

Pat Mullen, ARNP, RNC
Palm Harbor, FL

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