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Mar 2024
50m 37s

Constipation

EB Medicine
About this episode

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


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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