GI conditions Flashcards
laparotomy
open surgery of the abdomen and repair
laparoscopic
less invasive faster recovery time
surgery performed w/ high res camera
colostomies
procedure that reroutes stool from diseased colon to external bag
PT considerations GI
patient positioning for comfort:
- Side Lying to decrease tension on surgical site
- Flex knees while HOB lowered to decrease tension
- Supine can aggravate dysphagia and GERD
- Splinting during mobility/coughing
Increased fatigue likely
Be aware of dietary restrictions
barium swallow
patient swallows barium liquid while x-ray and fluoroscopic images EXAMINE swallowing and peristalsis of esophagus
modified barium swallow
used to Dx dysphagia
endoscopy
look into digestive tract
ERCP
Dx and treat gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas and liver
GI (scintigraphy)
determine presence of GI bleed
upper GI series
identifies disorders of esophagus, stomach, duodenum
GERD
backflow of gastric acid into esophagus
PUD
ulceration in the stomach or duodenum
No NSAIDs or aspirin
dumping syndrome
food doesn’t get digested all the way and is coming out too quickly
consistent with hypoglycemia
UGIB occurs
bleed occurs in esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
LGIB occurs
bleed occurs in colon and anorectum