GI Review

• Ingestion and propulsion of food
• Digestion
• Absorption
• Elimination

Hypothalamus

mouth

digestion and ABSORPTION

the transfer of the end products of digestion across the intestinal wall to the circulation.

SMALL INTESTINE

• absorb water and electrolytes
• form poop with the waste

• Clean our blood of bacteria and toxins.
• Helps with metabolic function, bile synthesis  Stores glycogen and vitamins

Secretes enzymes

• presence of fluid
• distention
• masses

Dull....short high pitched sound

severe constipation and you dont have gas and no stool is being expelled

Left

if they have any cardiac dysrhythmias.

Bradycardia from stim of vagus nerve.

Monitor HR before and during procedure

viral, bacterial or parasitic factors

• Infectious organism alters secretion/absorption of the enterocytes of the small intestine without causing inflammation.
• OR
• Absorption is impaired by destroying cells and producing inflammation in the colon.

Either way....absorption doesnt happen!!!

They are hard to digest, so you get osmotic diarrhea which promotes rapid transit and prevents absorption of fluid and electrolytes

involuntary passage of stool due to the sphincter and rectal floor muscles not working right.

• Can be from child birth
• Neurologic issues
• Inflamed bowels
• Meds

• alcohol
• caffeine
• high sugar content
• corn
• broccoli
• sugar alcohols

green leafy.....salads!!!