false
OasisLMS
Catalog
SCCM Resource Library
Curbing Constipation-Centered Concerns
Curbing Constipation-Centered Concerns
Back to course
[Please upgrade your browser to play this video content]
Video Transcription
Video Summary
The speaker discusses the topic of constipation and preventative bowel regimens in the ICU. They emphasize the importance of a team-based approach, with pharmacists playing a crucial role in ensuring appropriate patients receive bowel regimens. The focus of the session is on determining which patients should receive a bowel regimen, beyond just opioid-related constipation. The speaker describes the different classes of bowel regimens medications and their mechanisms of action. They also highlight the adverse consequences of not having regular bowel movements, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and even obstruction or perforation of the gut. The speaker then discusses several factors that contribute to constipation in ICU patients, such as GI conditions, chronic laxative use, dehydration, immobility, and medications like opioids and anticholinergics. The speaker explores the efficacy of bowel management protocols, citing studies that show a lack of significant change in outcomes and behavioral intentions. They suggest the need for more research to understand the effectiveness of different medications and regimens, as well as potential non-drug-based treatments.
Asset Subtitle
GI and Nutrition, 2023
Asset Caption
Type: two-hour concurrent | Treatments on Autopilot (SessionID 1119558)
Meta Tag
Content Type
Presentation
Knowledge Area
GI and Nutrition
Membership Level
Professional
Membership Level
Select
Tag
Gastroenterology
Year
2023
Keywords
constipation
preventative bowel regimens
ICU
pharmacists
bowel management protocols
×
Please select your language
1
English