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HSE National Clinical Guideline

National Clinical Guideline Gastroschisis: Management prior to transfer to surgical centre


Topic: Paediatric gastroschisis
Document Owner: Clinical Design and Innovation
National Group: National Clinical Programme, Paediatrics and Neonatology
Effective From: 12 February 2026
The Clinical Guideline aims to provide standardised care of babies with gastroschisis between perinatal centres and surgical centres.
National Clinical Guideline Gastroschisis: Management prior to transfer to surgical centre
PDF, 0.82MB

This Clinical Guideline provides guidance on the following :

1. Management of the exteriorised abdominal contents

2. Approach to fluid management during stabilisation

3. Approach to fluid management in the on-going preoperative phase prior to arrival at surgical centre

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