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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... BloatingAbdomino-phrenic ... Diagnostics and Testing
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
Findings Ileus: Functional ... acute or chronic abdominal ... pain • Obstipation ... obstruction) • Bloating ... Flat/low JVP, resting
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... surgery Stress Testing
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
thus effectively functions ... withdrawal symptoms by blocking ... depression and constipation ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison