Bowel Obstruction Flashcards
1
Q
mechanical causes
A
tumors
adhesions
2
Q
vascular causes
A
mesenteric occlusion
3
Q
neurological causes
A
ileus
4
Q
small bowel obstruction
clinical manifestations
A
visible parastaltic waves spasmodic pain abd distention nausea, vomiting obstipation F&E imbalances metabolic alkalosis
5
Q
large bowel obstruction
clinical manifestations
A
cramping constant pain significant abd distention minimal/no vomiting ribbon-like stools metabolic acidosis
6
Q
what causes metabolic alkalosis in small bowel obstruction?
A
loss of acid through vomiting
7
Q
what causes metabolic acidosis in large bowel obstruction?
A
alkaline fluids are not being absorbed
8
Q
what will an abdominal xray show?
A
gas/air
9
Q
which med increases GI motility?
A
Reglan
10
Q
will Reglan be given with a bowel obstruction?
A
no
