Adult Bowel Care Policy.pdf - NHS North Somerset
Adult Bowel Care Policy.pdf - NHS North Somerset
Adult Bowel Care Policy.pdf - NHS North Somerset
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Recent Change In <strong>Bowel</strong> Habit.<br />
Can include any of the following when not<br />
associated with lifestyle changes.<br />
Stool consistency<br />
Unintentional Weight loss<br />
Rectal bleeding<br />
Anaemia<br />
Increased mucous and wind<br />
Faecal Impaction<br />
If not treated can cause an obstruction<br />
Full assessment<br />
Referral on to medical practitioner.<br />
Full assessment<br />
Macrogol 3350 (Movicol) is licensed to<br />
treat faecal impaction and should be used<br />
to resolve this before giving rectal<br />
medication.<br />
Phosphate enemas should only be given<br />
as a last resort.<br />
Manual evacuation may be appropriate<br />
for patients with impaction.<br />
(RCN 2008)<br />
Doc File Reference Issuer: <strong>Policy</strong> No: Issue Date: Issue No: Review Date: Page:<br />
<strong>Adult</strong> <strong>Bowel</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> PS 337 06/2009 1 06/2010 9 of 42<br />
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