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C L Bragg

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PubMed1994

Shunt dysfunction and constipation: could there be a link?

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is the treatment of choice for hydrocephalus, functioning by means of a pressure differential between the ventricular system and peritoneal cavity. Constipation is frequently a concomitant problem in children with VP shunts. A case study is reported in which signs and symptoms of shunt dysfunction appear to have developed as a result of constipation. Nurses and physicians must address the need for preventing constipation much more aggressively in the population requiring shunts.

Child, Preschool↗
PubMed1994

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt dysfunction and constipation: a chart review.

Children treated for hydrocephalus frequently experience chronic constipation. A retrospective chart review was conducted to determine if there is a population of children with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt dysfunction in whom constipation might be a factor in the shunt dysfunction. Of 51 cases reviewed, 19 had documented constipation, such as no bowel movement for 2 or more days, small hard ball-like stools or fullness of the colon noted on physical examination or abdominal radiographs. In 6 cases, a bowel cleansing was performed and signs and symptoms of shunt dysfunction resolved without shunt revision. This review suggests that constipation may affect the fluid or pressure dynamics of the VP shunt and contribute to shunt dysfunction.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

Triple gloves.

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Anesthesiology↗
PubMed1991

Interpleural analgesia.

Postoperative pain relief is necessary not only for patient comfort, but also to facilitate ventilation and ambulation. The use of opioid analgesia, either intravenously, intramuscularly, or intraspinally, may be ineffective and can cause respiratory depression. The administration of local anesthetics into the pleural space is a technique of providing analgesia of rapid onset and long duration. This analgesia is accomplished without causing the respiratory depression or sedation associated with the use of opioids. Because innovative analgesic methods are often selected for critically ill patients presenting after surgery in the intensive care setting, critical care nurses may encounter patients receiving local anesthetics administered via interpleural catheter.

Analgesia↗
PubMed1989

Practical aspects of epidural and intrathecal narcotic analgesia in the intensive care setting.

The administration of epidural and intrathecal narcotics is a technique of providing postoperative analgesia that is gaining popularity in many operating rooms, labor suites, and intensive care units. The epidural and intrathecal methods, first introduced a century ago, have been implemented as additional techniques for the administration of narcotic analgesics. Patients who have received epidural or intrathecal narcotics are frequently admitted to the intensive care unit for postoperative care. Because of their continuous proximity to the patient and their monitoring skills, critical care nurses are able to evaluate the analgesic effect and intervene in the event of a complication.

Analgesia↗
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Oral ketamine facilitates induction in a combative mentally retarded patient.

Induction of general anesthesia in the agitated or combative mentally retarded patient is challenging. Oral ketamine facilitated the smooth and safe induction of anesthesia in an adult mentally retarded patient with a history of violent behavior toward health care providers. The oral administration of ketamine is an effective alternative induction technique in situations where the intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), or inhalation approach may be difficult or hazardous.

Administration, Oral↗