Medicine and Health Sciences Commons^™

The Effect Of A Medical Decompression Protocol On The Use Of Antiemetics, Nasogastric Tube Usage And Diet Advance In Late Stage Cancer Patients With Functional Intestinal Obstruction, Pedro H. Calves, Cindy Kaye Saraceno, Ann C. Eckardt Erlanger Psyd, Abpp, Patricia A. Eckardt

Faculty Works: PSY (2013-2017)

At the end of life, many patients suffer from a syndrome that simulates classic small bowel obstruction. The traditional approach to intestinal obstruction is relief of pressure in the gastrointestinal tract using mechanical methods such as naso-gastric tube insertion and suctioning. This relieves the distension of the hollow organs and thus the nausea.. Pharmacologic methods are also used in the care of these patients, however, there is debate as to which agents to use and when to use them. The Medical Decompression protocol is a non-invasive pharmacologic approach to this problem. It brings with it ease and economy of delivery, …

Cmhc Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 1, Laura B. Kestemberg Ph.D., Laura L. Wood Ph.D., Lmhc, Rdt_Bct, Daniel Woods

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Newsletter

"Mentoring Compassionate Counselors for our Communities"

Inside this issue:

Upholding Molloy's Pillar of Service Through Group Counseling

Spring 2017 Practicum Placements

Membership NIghts

Exploring Student Stress: What Your Saliva Says about Your Anxiety

Timeline of CMHC Program Events

Welcome note from the Director

The CMHC Dept. Takes on the ACA 2017 Conference & Expo in San Francisco

Introducing New Part-Time and Adjunct Faculty