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)

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Presented at the 2020 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference

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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)