| A critical review of auscultating bowel sounds. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19966732 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Auscultation (listening for bowel sounds) is part of an abdominal physical assessment and is performed to determine whether normal bowel sounds are present. This article evaluates the technique involved in listening for bowel sounds and the significance of both normal and abnormal auscultation findings. Review of the relevant literature reveals conflicting information and a lack of available research on the topic of auscultating bowel sounds. The clinical significance of auscultation findings when there is no evidence base to support the practice of listening for bowel sounds is explored by further analysis of the literature and reflection by the author on the teaching she received and her own personal practice. |
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Authors:
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Heather Baid |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) Volume: 18 ISSN: 0966-0461 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Nurs Publication Date: 2009 Oct 8-21 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-07 Completed Date: 2010-01-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9212059 Medline TA: Br J Nurs Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1125-9 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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University of Brighton, Brighton, UK. |
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Abdomen
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anatomy & histology,
physiology Auscultation* / methods, nursing Clinical Nursing Research Diagnosis, Differential Evidence-Based Practice Gastrointestinal Motility* Humans Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis* Nursing Assessment / methods* Palpation / methods, nursing Research Design Sound* Time Factors |
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