Symptoms of GERD - Indiana
Outreach Services of Indiana FSSA ? State of Indiana
GERD PROTOCOL (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease) Name__________________
The following is intended as a guideline. This protocol does not supersede facility policy, nursing judgment or physician orders.
Call 911
If the person vomits blood If the person appears gravely ill or you are concerned about their immediate health The person is having trouble swallowing and /or has food lodged in their throat Is having trouble breathing or is wheezing, especially after eating
Symptoms of GERD
Heartburn- Burning pain in the Middle of the Chest
Sudden salivation or excessive
Regurgitation-Appearance of refluxed food or liquid
in the mouth
drooling
Difficulty swallowing/dysphagia or
Nausea Acid smell when burps, burps frequently Chronic irritation and sore throat, laryngitis,
hoarseness
Inflammation of the gums, loss of tooth enamel Frequent upper respiratory infections or bronchitis PICA, (eating non-edibles, putting hands in mouth
or down throat)
SIB ? Self injurious behavior
Repeated swallowing
Coughing ,wheezing Discomfort or symptoms after eating,
after medications or when lies down
Unplanned weight loss Blood in stools or black tarry stools Vomiting blood or coffee ground
substance
Restlessness, crying ,irritability Anemia &/or Low Albumin on blood
tests
Persons own way of letting you know they may be uncomfortable from GERD:________________
____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
If symptoms are noted: Notify Nurse_____ Supervisor______ Other_________ Document noted symptoms on Daily Notes_____ Flow Sheet___ Other______ Documentation Reviewed by:_________________ Frequency of Review______________________
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Outreach Services of Indiana FSSA ? State of Indiana
GERD PROTOCOL (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease)
Prevention
Elevate the head of the bed ___degrees: Yes___
No___
How elevation is marked:
Elevate at all times including personal care and dressing: Yes___
No___
Keep upright ___hour/minutes after a meal:
Yes ___
No___
Keep upright ___hours/minutes after medications: Yes___
No___
Special positioning during meal: Yes___
No___
See Dining Plan___
Describe____________________________________________________________________
_
Special Positioning after meals: Describe ______
Yes___
No___
See Positioning Schedule____
Avoid clothes that fit tight around the abdomen: Yes___
No___
Eat 6 small meals: Yes___
No____
Smoke cigarettes: Yes___
No___ If yes-Consider smoking cessation program Yes___ No___
Foods or Beverages that aggravate GERD symptoms: Please specify ( May include-greasy or spicy
Foods, carbonated drinks, alcohol, tomato or citrus, mint or anything specific to the person):
Routine Medications:
Yes ___
Describe:_________________
Medications
No____
See MAR/TAR _____
PRN Medications: Yes___ No___
See MAR/TAR______
Describe when to use, how long to wait for results, and who to notify if not effective:
PRN use reviewed by:__________________ Frequency of Review:__________________________
Outreach Services of Indiana Date: October 16, 2007 Revised 9-23-09
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