Testing and assessments done for children with short bowel syndrome or intestinal failure at the Children's Intestinal Rehabilitation Program (ChIRP) include:

1. Vital Signs Measurement: Checking height, weight, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure during each clinic visit.
2. Specialized Lab Draws: Tests may be necessary to monitor various health parameters, often coordinated with clinic appointments.
3. Radiologic Studies: Imaging studies as needed for diagnostic purposes, performed by radiologists accustomed to the needs of children with intestinal failure.
4. Medication Administration: This may include administering IV iron or other necessary medications.
5. Nutritional Assessment: A complete nutritional evaluation at every clinic appointment, with recommendations for fluid and electrolyte management, tube feedings, special diets, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) management.

These tests and assessments are carefully coordinated and designed to provide comprehensive care tailored to each child's specific needs.

Treatment options for children with short bowel syndrome or intestinal failure at the Children's Intestinal Rehabilitation Program (ChIRP) at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital include:

1. Medical Management:
   • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): Nutrition provided through a long-term IV to meet nutritional needs when the intestines cannot absorb nutrients properly.
   • Enteral Nutrition: Tube feedings or special diets tailored to the child's needs.
   • Fluid and Electrolyte Management: Ensuring proper hydration and balance of electrolytes.
2. Medication Management:
   • Administration of IV Iron and Other Medications: Any necessary medications coordinated with the child's clinic visits.
3. Surgical Options:
   • Intestinal Lengthening Procedures: Surgical methods to lengthen the intestine to improve absorption and motility.
   • Bacterial Overgrowth Prevention: Surgeries to prevent complications such as bacterial overgrowth.
   • Routine Gastrointestinal Surgeries: Including feeding tube placement, anti-reflux procedures, and other necessary gastrointestinal surgeries.
4. Nutrition Analysis and Management:
   • Nutritional Assessments: Complete nutritional evaluations and recommendations for optimal nutritional care, fluid and electrolyte management, tube feedings, special diets, and TPN management.
   • Long-term Nutritional Goals: Aiming to optimize intestinal adaptations and try to wean off TPN whenever feasible.