GI Emergencies

Question 1

What should you ask yourself when a GI emergency is presented

Answer 1

Is it a sx problem or can it be treated medically

Question 2

3 GI emergencies that will need sx

Answer 2

GDV
Intussusception
Foreign body
Mesenteric volvulus

Question 3

5 GI emergencies that will need medical treatment

Answer 3

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
Pancreatitis
Gastritis
Enteritis
Colitis

Question 4

6 ways to determine if the GI emergency will need sx or medical treatment

Answer 4

Hx
PE
BP
Blood work
Radiographs
Ultrasound

Question 5

For a patient with GDV, all you need is a R lateral x ray…. what will you see in this x ray

Answer 5

Gas filled pylorus

Question 6

GDV patients need immediate sx after…

Answer 6

Resuscitation

Question 7

What type of arrythmias are common in patients with GDV

Answer 7

Ventricular arrythmias

Question 8

In patients with GDV do decrease the risk of hypovolemic shock, you should decompress _____________ fluid/ volume replacement

Answer 8

After

Question 9

What is the preferred route of feeing

Answer 9

Enteral

Question 10

Two types of short-term enteral feeding

Answer 10

Syringe
Naso esophageal tube