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Default What is the name of this disorder? - 01-04-2009, 09:29 AM

I have forgotten the name of this and its driving me nuts and its for a pt dg. It is a disorder where your blood pressure drops out while having a bowel movement because they hit the vagal nerve near the coccyx. Anyone help me out. I have a resident that I think may have this disorder. I have seen it before but cannot recall the name of it. And unless I know the name, the nurse just thinks I am a stupid peon CNA who doesn't know crap.lol
   
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Default 01-05-2009, 03:43 PM

the valsalva manuever
   
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Default 01-08-2009, 06:52 PM

Paulette is right. I've heard some people say the pt."vagulled out"(not sure if that's spelled right) I had a pt, who did this often and she literally would pass out on the toilet. It can be very scary and if it happens often enough or BP drops too low pt. could code. Tell the nurse even when you're not sure of the diagnosis.
   
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Default 02-20-2009, 09:11 PM

Please see the web page for more details on Valsalva's maneuver.
   
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Default 02-23-2009, 09:21 PM

vasovagal syncope
   
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Default 03-15-2009, 09:31 AM

It sounds like your describing vasovagal syncope. The vagus nerve is actually in the chest and neck, but it is stimulated by the exertion from a large bowel movement or other type of distress.
   
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