DUMPING SYNDROME

Question 1

RAPID gastric emptying

Answer 1

dumping syndrome

Question 2

s/sx of dumping syndrome

Answer 2

DRUNK - stagerring gait, impaired judgment

SHOCK - cold clammy skin, tachycardia, pale

ABDOMINAL DISTRESS - n/v, diarrhea, distension, bloating, gurguricmic

Question 3

TREATMENT for dumping syndrome

Answer 3

• lower HOB during meals
• turn pt to side
• decrease OFI 1-2 hrs before or after meals
• decrease carbs
• increase protein