Bowel Preparation

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (44 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Clinicians can use a range of methods to prepare the bowel for colonoscopy, the gold standard for imaging the mucosa of the colon to identify concerning lesions requiring excision or biopsy. Incomplete colonoscopies are defined by the inability to achieve effective cecal intubation and mucosal visualization. They occur in between 10 and 20 percent of all colonoscopies and frequently are due to inadequate bowel preparation. Studies have found that inadequate bowel preparation can lead to failed detection of cancerous lesions and is associated with an increased risk of procedural adverse events. Ideal preparation reduces patient discomfort and reduces shifts in fluid and electrolytes. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, and techniques involved in performing effective bowel preparation and highlights the interprofessional team's role in the care of patients undergoing this procedure.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the indications for bowel preparation.

  • Describe the various methods for bowel preparation.

  • Outline the contraindications to specific bowel preparations.

  • Explain interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to optimize bowel preparation, which will help prevent delays in performing colonoscopy.

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