presentation 8 digestive system
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Procedure to examine the a portion of the large intestine (the rectum and colon)
Used to find:
Ulcers
Polyps
Tumors
Areas of Inflammation and Bleeding
Colonoscope
Thin flexible tube
48-72 inches long
Camera on the end
Passed through the anus into the colon
Blood test
Determines amount of bilirubin waste in bloodstream
High levels may indicate liver disease
Yellowish metabolic byproduct of heme catabolism
Excreted in urine and bile
Accumulation causes yellowish appearance to skin called: jaundice
Gastric Lavage: aka pumping of the stomach or gastric irrigation
Uses NG (nasogastric tube) to wash out the stomach
Empty stomach contents after ingestion of dangerous substances (drugs, poison, alcohol)
Used to empty stomach prior to surgery
A sac formed by the peritoneum
Sac comes through a hole or weak area in the fascia
Types:
Hiatal Hernia- protrusion of stomach through the diaphragm
Inguinal Hernia - protrusion of a loop of small intestines into inguinal region
Long incision made
Protrusion is pushed back into place or tied off and removed
Weak tissue where bulge occurred is made stronger by stitching health muscle tissue together: herniorrhaphy
Recovery Time
3 weeks to light activity
6 weeks to return to heavy or strenuous activity