Start Date
5-28-2020 11:00 AM
End Date
5-28-2020 12:00 PM
Description
Objective
- Standardize practice patterns and improve consistency in procedure documentation in ED management of Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)
- Significant practice variability exists among ED providers for SBO management, specifically in regard to utilization of diagnostic imaging as well as rates of NG tube (NGT) placement and subsequent documentation
- Data review performed by our group demonstrated that of all NG tubes placed, only 61% were documented
- Wide range of practice patterns for diagnostic imaging (see graphics in Results)
Included in
May 28th, 11:00 AM
May 28th, 12:00 PM
Small Bowel Obstruction: Facilitating Diagnosis and Optimizing Resuscitation and Management
Objective
- Standardize practice patterns and improve consistency in procedure documentation in ED management of Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)
- Significant practice variability exists among ED providers for SBO management, specifically in regard to utilization of diagnostic imaging as well as rates of NG tube (NGT) placement and subsequent documentation
- Data review performed by our group demonstrated that of all NG tubes placed, only 61% were documented
- Wide range of practice patterns for diagnostic imaging (see graphics in Results)
Comments
Presented at the 2020 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference