1.
Nurs Times
; 101(10): 36-8, 2005.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15796083
RESUMO
This article discusses the symptoms, treatments and nursing management of patients who have irritable bowel syndrome. It has been recognised as the most common outpatient disorder in the U.K. Various terms have been used to describe the syndrome, including irritated colon, irritable colon syndrome, mucous colitis or spastic colon.
Assuntos
Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/enfermagem , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/fisiopatologia , Fibras na Dieta , Humanos , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/diagnóstico , Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/etiologia
2.
Nurs Times
; 100(43): 34-6, 2004.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15551905
RESUMO
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical conditions, and affects about seven per cent of the population. Perforation of the appendix and associated peritonitis is the most common complication. This guided reflection article discusses the signs, pre and postoperative treatment and nursing management of patients presenting with acute appendicitis.