Members are discussing various bowel regimens and protocols for managing constipation in different healthcare settings, including the use of medications like MOM, Dulcolax, and enemas. Some members prefer natural remedies like prune juice or high fiber diets, while others share specific routines they have developed for post-op patients or those on pain medications. There is also mention of unique concoctions like Shaw's Cocktail and the "Brown cow" mixture, as well as humorous anecdotes about dealing with constipation in healthcare settings.
I was going to post this in the geriatric nursing forum, but issue is not unique to geriatrics. A co-worker and I are doing research on treatment of constipation. We are trying to overhaul our existing system.
Does your facility have a specified bowel routine that is used to treat/prevent chronic or episodic constipation in patients? What times of the day are these treatments usually given. In what way are these used to complement the body's natural reflexes? What medications/products are you using?
We go through the adl sheets nightly and thos who have not had a bm in 2 days I give prune/apple juice (providing they can have it), then day 3 mom, then supp and then fleets.
nursedawn67, LPN
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We go through the adl sheets nightly and thos who have not had a bm in 2 days I give prune/apple juice (providing they can have it), then day 3 mom, then supp and then fleets.