Upper GI
How many parts are there to the upper GI System?
Oral Cavity, Salivary Gland, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine
What does the the liver store?
What is the main cause of upper GI bleeding?
Peptic ulcer
How many ml do you need to flush tube feed?
30ml
What is gastroentoritis?
inflammation or stomach and small intestine
What are the three parts of the small intestine?
Duodenum, Jejunum, ileum
What does the gallbladder store?
Bile
What treatment for GI bleeding?
PPI ( Proton pump inhibitor)
How long does the patient bed needs to be elevated after the tube feeding?
30 min
What is difficulty swallowing called?
Dysphagia
How many quadrants are in the GI System? What are the names of each quadrant?
4 quadrants, Upper right, Upper left, Right lower, Left lower
What does the pancreas secrete?
insulin, and glucagon
What foods to avoid with GI issues?
Spicy foods, Caffeine
How do you know if the nasogastric tube is in the right place?
x-ray
What qualifications do you need to get bariatric surgery?
BMI greater than 40
What lab values would you use to assess liver function?
ALT, ammonia, INR
Where is the small intestines located?
lower GI
What ae the signs of GI bleeding?
abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, bloody stool
What degree does the bed needs to be elevated when inserting a tube feed?
30 to 45 degrees
What does a person do when they have bulimia nervosa?
Consume large amounts of food and vomit by making yourself
Ginger
lower GI, patient to ambulate
What are the assessment for GI bleed?
CBC, stool count, liver function, platelet count
How do you measure the nasogastric tube placement?
nose to ear to xiphoid process
What are the most common GI Disorder?
acid reflux, Indigestion, colon cancer, hemmorrhoids