In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Constipation (https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/gastrointestinal/emergency-medicine-constipation)
Prevalence and Impact
Understanding the Causes
Medications That Can Cause Constipation
Dealing with Fecal Impaction
Understanding Stercoral Colitis
Pre-Hospital Care
ED History and Physical Exam
Diagnostic Studies and Imaging
• X-Ray
• CT Scans
• Advanced Testing
Treatment Options for Constipation
• Enemas
• Osmotic Laxatives and Stool Softeners
Special Considerations: Pregnant, Pediatric, and Hospice Patients
Prescription Medications for Constipation
Clinical Pathway for Constipation Management
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