Author: EBMedicine

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 source