Mar 2024

50m 37s

Constipation

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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