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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Constipation is a common pediatric complaint.
  • Accurate diagnosis can be challenging in emergency settings.
  • Enema administration is a frequent intervention for fecal impaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in guiding enema administration for pediatric constipation.
  • To assess POCUS's role in challenging diagnostic scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 10 pediatric cases.
  • Qualitative assessment of rectal stool using POCUS.
  • Guidance of enema administration based on POCUS findings.

Main Results:

  • POCUS successfully guided enema administration in all 10 cases.
  • POCUS was particularly helpful in undifferentiated symptoms, language barriers, and denial of constipation.
  • Successful stool evacuation was observed in most cases prior to discharge.

Conclusions:

  • POCUS is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing pediatric constipation in the emergency department.
  • Ultrasound can overcome diagnostic challenges and facilitate effective treatment.
  • Early intervention with enemas guided by POCUS leads to positive patient outcomes.