Fecal impaction occurs because of hardened fecal matter retained in the large bowel which cannot be evacuated by regular peristaltic activity. If this is not recognized and treated early, it can give rise to the formation of fecoliths, or stone-like feces. Fecal impaction is a cause for increased morbidity and a significant cause of a decrease in quality of life among the elderly. This activity reviews the causes, pathophysiology and presentation of fecal impaction and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in its management.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/21654
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Surgical Critical Care
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