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S2 - Episode 9 - Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) - Baby Bowel Gone Bad

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Episode 2 of the Prematurity Series. Here we look at Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) - a feared and unfortunately not uncommon issue facing babies in the NICU. We dive into what NEC is, the pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention and management. This episode is high yield, so grab your head phones and listen on! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at [email protected] Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so...

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