The 6 Ds of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Authored by renowned expert Dr. Jessica R. Allegretti, this practical handbook provides an indispensable framework for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, students, residents, and fellows to understand and administer fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a promising treatment for C. difficile infection (CDI).

The Growing Need for FMT Education

With the rise of FMT as a treatment option for CDI, there is a pressing need for educational resources on this topic. Dr. Allegretti, along with her expert contributors, has collectively cared for thousands of patients suffering from recurrent CDI who have benefited from FMT. This guide offers practical tools, clinical pearls, and answers to frequently asked questions, making it an essential resource for healthcare professionals.

A Step-by-Step Guide to FMT Administration

The 6 Ds of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation provides a comprehensive, structured approach to FMT administration, covering:

1. – Learn how to identify the right CDI patients for FMT and the critical clinical questions to ask during assessment.
2. Donor: Selection and Screening – Discover the best practices for selecting and screening donors for FMT.
3. Discussion: Informed Consent and Patient Education – Understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives that need to be discussed with patients, and how to counsel them effectively.
4. Delivery: FMT Administration Methods – Explore the various delivery methods for FMT, including colonoscopy, nasogastric tube, enema, and capsules, and determine the best approach for your patients.
5. Discharge and Follow-up: Post-FMT Care – Learn how to provide ideal post-FMT care and counsel patients following the procedure.
6. Discovery: Emerging Clinical Applications – Stay up-to-date on the latest evidence for FMT in treating obesity, autism, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and liver disease.

By providing healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to answer patients’ questions about FMT and the microbiome, this guide empowers them to deliver exceptional care and improve patient outcomes.

Product Details:

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Publication Date: February 25, 2021
Language: English
ISBN: 9781630917500, 9781630917517