Bowel Obstructions Can Be Treated if Noticed
Bowel obstructions can be very serious if they are not treated or resolved immediately. The result can be peritonitis Can often lead to a painful death. It is critical that residents are monitored for changes in condition including a lack of regular bowel movements. Persons having symptoms such as a failure to have bowel movements and stomach pain should be seen by a qualified medical professional and assessed as to what care should be provided.
Delays in care and treatment make the situation worse as the resident continues to eat and drink causing any issues with the bowels to be aggravated.
Fifteen Percent of All Hospital Admissions is for Acute Abdominal Pain
According to the National Institute of Health guidelines, Small and large bowel obstructions are responsible for approximately 15% of hospital admissions for acute abdominal pain in the USA and ~ 20% of cases needing acute surgical care. Bowel obstruction is an important cause of morbidity and mortality accounting for nearly 30,000 deaths and more than $3 billion per year in direct medical costs; it is responsible for approximately 15% of hospital admissions for acute abdominal pain in the USA and ~ 20% of cases needing acute surgical care.
Contact an Experienced Attorney to Discuss Your Case
If you have concerns about a failure to respond to a change in a resident’s condition, such as peritonitis – obtructed bowels, or other care issues in a nursing home or assisted living facility contact attorney Kenneth LaBore for a free consultation at 612-743-9048.
