AIMS
To be able to provide effective care for people living with a Neurogenic Bowel
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will
- Know the anatomy and function of the bowel
- Understand how injury can affect the bowel
- Understand how to manage the bowel
- Know what a Neurogenic Bowel is
- Know the signs and symptoms of Neurogenic Bowel
- Know the different stool types and possible meanings
- Understand the Bristol Stool Chart
- Be aware of the causes and treatments of constipation
- Know some complications of constipation
- Know the symptoms of diarrhoea
- Know how diarrhoea is treated
- Know some methods for emptying a Neurogenic Bowel
- Know ways to manually evacuate a Neurogenic Bowel
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Function of the Bowel
- The Bowel
- Anatomy of the Bowel
- The Reflex Bowel
- The Flaccid Bowel
Diarrhoea
- What causes Diarrhoea?
- The symptoms of Diarrhoea
- How is Diarrhoea treated?
Methods of Bowel Management and Care
- Bowel Management
- Management of a Neurogenic Bowel
- Bowel Routine
- Types of stool and their meaning
- Bristol Stool Chart
Complications
- Complications of Constipation
- Haemorrhoids
- Rectal Bleeding
Constipation
- What is Constipation?
- What causes Constipation?
- Preventing Constipation
- Treating Constipation
Methods for Emptying the Bowel
- Methods for Emptying a Neurogenic Bowel
- Enemas
- Digital Stimulation
- Rectal Medication
- Risks and Benefits of Rectal Medication
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