GI conditions Flashcards

1
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laparotomy

A

open surgery of the abdomen and repair

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2
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laparoscopic

A

less invasive faster recovery time

surgery performed w/ high res camera

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3
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colostomies

A

procedure that reroutes stool from diseased colon to external bag

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4
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PT considerations GI

A

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

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5
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barium swallow

A

patient swallows barium liquid while x-ray and fluoroscopic images EXAMINE swallowing and peristalsis of esophagus

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6
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modified barium swallow

A

used to Dx dysphagia

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7
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endoscopy

A

look into digestive tract

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8
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ERCP

A

Dx and treat gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas and liver

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9
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GI (scintigraphy)

A

determine presence of GI bleed

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10
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upper GI series

A

identifies disorders of esophagus, stomach, duodenum

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11
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GERD

A

backflow of gastric acid into esophagus

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12
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PUD

A

ulceration in the stomach or duodenum

No NSAIDs or aspirin

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13
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dumping syndrome

A

food doesn’t get digested all the way and is coming out too quickly

consistent with hypoglycemia

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14
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UGIB occurs

A

bleed occurs in esophagus, stomach, or duodenum

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15
Q

LGIB occurs

A

bleed occurs in colon and anorectum

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16
Q

diverticular disease

itis vs ulosis

A

ulosis - outpocketing

itis - inflamation of L intestine

17
Q

crohns disease

A

idiopathic IBD

occur anywhere in GI

18
Q

ulcerative colitis

A

idiopathic IBD

occurs in mucosal layer of rectum and proximal colon

19
Q

obesity morbid

A

BMI higher of 30

20
Q

encephalopathy

A

caused - acute or chronic liver disease - cirrhosis

impaired mental status

21
Q

cholecytitis

cholelithiasi

A
  1. acute or chronic inflammation of gallbladder

2. gallstone

22
Q

GI precautions

A

no lifting > 10 ibs
no bending > 90 at hips
no valsalva
elastic waistband