Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children

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Target Audience

Nurses and all other healthcare providers interested in learning about this topic

Description

The symptoms, management and treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are different for infants and children. How prevalent is GERD for these smaller patients? What causes it, and how is it treated? This module addresses all of the above, and the various ways to treat the symptoms.

Original Release Date: June 29, 2017
Review Date: April 27, 2020
Valid Thru: April 27, 2022

Speaker:
The following faculty member does not have significant or other financial relationships with industry/commercial supporters to disclose: Emmala Ryan Waduge, FNP

Objectives

• Recognize the difference between GER and GERD
• Identify various presentations of GERD in different age groups
• Identify various lifestyle modifications which can minimize reflux
• Identify different classes of medications to treat reflux
• Identify indications for treatment

Contact

Melanie Caughron

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