Gastrointestinal Tract Diseae Flashcards
1
Q
What does the GI Tract comprise of?
A
Oesophagus Stomach Small intestine Colon Rectum
2
Q
What is regurgitation?
A
A passive process where the head is lowered and undigested food is ejected from the mouth (there is no contraction of the abdominal muscles)
3
Q
What conditions can result from regurgitation?
A
Malnutrition
Aspiration pneumonia
4
Q
How can the origin of ejected matter be confirmed? (From the stomach or regurgitated)
A
A dipstick can be used to check pH
Contents from the stomach will be acidic
5
Q
What are the causes of regurgitation?
A
Megaoesophagus Oesophagitis Oesophageal foreign bodies Oesophageal strictures Persistent relight aortic arch
