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types of intestinal obstruction

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mechanical

nonmechanical

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mechanical obstruction

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the bowel is physically blocked by problems outside the intestine (e.g., adhesions), in the bowel wall (e.g., Crohn’s disease), or in the intestinal lumen (e.g., tumors)

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non-mechanical obstruction

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Does not involve a physical obstruction in or outside the intestine, peristalsis is decreased or absent because of neuromuscular disturbance, resulting in slowing of the movement or backup of intestinal contents

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complications of an obstruction

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  • fluid and electrolyte balance and acid base balance
  • Severe hypovolemia results in acute kidney injury or even death
  • Bacterial peritonitis with or without perforation
  • Closed-loop obstruction (blockage in two different areas) or strangulated obstruction (obstruction with compromised blood flow that can be life threatening)
  • Septic Shock
  • Sepsis and bleeding can result in an increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) or acute compartment syndrome
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types of mechanical obstruction

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telescoping of bowel

intussusception

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etiology and genetic risk for mechanical obstrcution

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  • Adhesions (scar tissue from surgeries or pathology)
  • Tumors
  • Appendicitis complications
  • Hernia
  • FECAL IMPACTION (especially in order adults)
  • STRICTURES (due to Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, or previous radiation surgery)
  • Intussusception (telescoping of a segment of the intestine within itself)
  • Volvulus (twisting of the intestine)
  • Fibrosis (due to disorders such as endometriosis)
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Etiology and Genetic Risk nonmechanical obstrucution

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Handling of intestines during surgery

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intestinal obstruction history

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  • GI disorders, surgeries, treatments
  • Recent N/V, color of emesis
  • Pain (attention to onset, aggravating factors, alleviating factors, and patterns or rhythms of pain)
  • Elimination habits
  • SINGULTUS (hiccups) is common with all types of intestinal obstruction
  • Family history of colorectal cancer (CRC)
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physical assessment of obstruction

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Obstipation (NO PASSAGE OF STOOL), PAIN OR CRAMPING. Vomiting, Distention, alteration in bowel pattern, blood in stool, peristaltic waves, high-pitched bowel sounds (borborygmi), ABSENT BOWL SOUNDS, minimal abdominal tenderness and rigidity

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lab assessment of intestinal obstruction

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  • WBC
  • Hemoglobin and hematocrit
  • Creatinine
  • BUN
  • Serum sodium, chloride, potassium**
  • Serum amylase
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lab assessment of intestinal obstruction

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diagnsotic assessment for IO

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  • CT or MTI
  • Abdominal ultrasound
  • An ENDSCOPY (sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy)
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what does IO have a potential for

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Potential for life-threatening complications due to reduced flow or blocked flow of intestinal contents

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nonsurgical management for IO

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nonsurgical management for IO

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  • NASOGASTRIC TUBE
  • NPO status
  • IV Fluid replacement and maintenance (monitor weight for fluid balance)
  • Disempaction and enemas for obstruction due to fecal impaction
  • For post-op ileus, alvimopan may be used short term
  • MOUTH CARE
  • PAIN management
  • Turn and reposition
  • Antibiotics most likely ordered if strangulation is suspected
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surgical management for IO

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  • Exploratory laparotomy (a surgical opening of the abdominal cavity)
  • Conventional open surgical approach
  • Laparoscopic surgery (MIS)
  • Colectomy (surgical removal of the entire colon) in severe cases
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evaluation of outcomes for IO

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  • Have relief from the obstruction and no evidence of life-threatening complications. –> rupture, peritonitis, eschema
  • Report that he or she has returned to having USUAL bowel habits.
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colorectal

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refers to colon and rectum, which together make up large intestine

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colonscopy

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  • CT-guided virtual colonoscopy: noninvasive and includes a CT scan of the rectum and colon
  • Sigmoidoscopy: provides visualization of the lower colon using a fiberoptic scope
  • COLONOSCOPY (definitive test): provides views of the entire large bowel from the rectum to the ileocecal valve
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colostomies ascending colostomy

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right-sided tumors

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colostomies tranverse

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colostomy—used in emergencies and has two stomas

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colostomies descending colostomy

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left-sided tumors

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sigmoid colostomies

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rectal tumors

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slef management education colostomy

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  • Before teaching, teach the patient to avoid lifting heavy objects or straining on defecation to prevent tension on anastomosis site
  • Patient should avoid driving and extreme physical activity for 4 to 6 weeks while the incision heals
  • Laparoscopy: patient can return to normal activity within 1- 2 weeks
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IBS

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IBS: A functional GI disorder that causes chronic or recurrent diarrhea, constipation, and/or abdominal pain and bloating
Most common digestive disorder
One in five people in the U.S.

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ibs classdications
d
c
a
m
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IBS-D (diarrhea)
IBS-C (constipation)
IBS-A (alternating diarrhea/constipation)
IBS-M (mix of diarrhea/constipation)

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assessment findings ibs

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  • Fatigue, malaise
  • Cramps
  • ABDOMINAL PAIN
  • Changes in bowel patterns (***constipation, diarrhea, or an alternating pattern of both)
  • Consistency of stools
  • Passage of mucus
  • FOOD INTOLERANCE
  • NAUSEA
  • Belching, gas, anorexia and bloating
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health teaching for IBS

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dietary fiber and bulk; 30 to 40 g fiber each day; eat regular meals, drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day, and chewing food slowly help promote normal bowel function

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drug therapy ibs

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bulk-forming or antidiarrheal agents and/or newer drugs to control symptoms such as pain, laxatives

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complemenatry and integrative health

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  • probiotics, peppermint oil

- Stress reduction: relaxation techniques, meditation, and/or yoga, counseling, exercise

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herniation

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A weakness in the abdominal muscle wall through which a segment of the bowel or other abdominal structure protrudes
Any hernia that is not reducible requires immediate surgical evaluation

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strangulated hernia

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there is ischemia and obstruction of the bowel loop, which can lead to necrosis of the bowel, sepsis and possible bowel perforation. Signs of strangulation are abdominal distention, N/V, pain, fever, and tachycardia

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assessment hernication

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  • “Lump” or protrusion
  • Absent bowel sounds = medical emergency
  • The hernia is never forcibly reduced; this maneuver could cause strangulated intestine or rupture
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non surgical management herniation

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  • Truss: a pad made with firm material
  • Herniorrhaphy: a minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair (MIIHR) through a laparoscope is the surgery of choice, a conventional open herniorrhaphy performed when laparoscopy is not appropriate
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hemmrrhoids

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Swollen or distended veins in anorectal region
Internal, external, prolapsed

  • Prevention of constipation, straining
  • Bleeding, swelling, prolapse
  • Manage pain, increase dietary fiber
  • Hemorrhoidectomy can be performed if needed