AIMS
To understand bowel function and know methods for evacuating the bowel
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the function of the bowel
- Know ways to care for the bowel
- Understand bowel routine
- Be aware of bowel management methods
- Know the causes of constipation
- Know some complications of constipation
- Know some treatments for constipation
- Know how to perform digital stimulation to manually evacuate the bowel
- Be aware of some conditions that are treated rectally
- Know some medication that is delivered rectally
- Be aware of the benefits and risks of rectal medication
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Function of the Bowel
- Reflex Bowel
- Flaccid Bowel
Bowel Care
- Basic Bowel Care
- Incontinence
Bowel Management
- Bowel Routine
- Management of the Reflex Bowel
- Management of the Flaccid Bowel
Constipation
- Causes of Constipation
- Complications of Constipation
Methods for Emptying the Bowel
- Treatments for Constipation
- Enemas
- Digital Stimulation
Rectal Medication
- Conditions that are Treated Rectally
- Medication that is Delivered Rectally
- Benefits and Risks of Rectal Medication