Burden and ConstipationMarcela Fuentes Canales
Anticholinergic Medication, Burden and Constipation
A clear, visual and accessible guide to constipation risk associated with anticholinergic and bowel-slowing mental health medicines.
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A clear, visual and accessible guide to constipation risk associated with anticholinergic and bowel-slowing mental health medicines.
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About the book
A clear, visual and accessible guide to constipation risk associated with anticholinergic and bowel-slowing mental health medicines.
Designed for all learners, including visual and Deaf learners, this guide explains anticholinergic and antimuscarinic effects, anticholinergic burden, peristalsis, constipation, faecal impaction, bowel obstruction, paralytic ileus, tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension through simple language and clear visual explanations.
It includes focused learning pages on clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, amitriptyline and procyclidine, together with the Bristol Stool Chart, bowel-monitoring guidance, prevention and supportive care, red flags, documentation and escalation.
Created as an inclusive educational clinical resource to support learning, communication and earlier recognition of constipation-related risks in mental health care.
This guide is educational and does not replace clinical judgement, current prescribing information, local policy or specialist advice.
Inside the book
Discover the visual approach to bowel anatomy, anticholinergic burden and peristalsis. Select a page to see a larger image.
One-to-one nursing study support
Individual educational support for Deaf nursing students with Marcela Fuentes-Canales. Bring your study questions, explore nursing concepts and work through learning resources at your own pace.
One-to-one video sessions using visual materials, written explanations and BSL within Marcela’s current level.
Individual sessions with visual learning resources and time to discuss your nursing study questions. Location and availability to be confirmed.
Marcela is currently studying BSL Level 2. Sessions combine BSL within her current level with visual materials and text. Communication needs and suitability will be discussed before booking.
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Meet the author
I create nursing education resources that explain the reasons behind care. My work brings together books, assessment guides and visual posters to make learning clearer and more accessible.
My interests include physical health in mental health care and accessible learning for Deaf and Deafblind healthcare settings.
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