Gastric and Intestinal Surgery

Question 1

Considerations for intestinal surgery-

Answer 1

electroylte balance/ nutritional support- normal alimentary tract function
monitoring TPR and MM
small water- stimulates gut activity
vomiting- total paraentral nutrition

Question 1

Considerations for gastric surgery-

Answer 1

small drinks of water, once retained small bland diet (VS)
little/ often- gradually increase
feeding tube- normal diet resumed in 3-5 days