Health, Wellness, and BeautyPatient Safety Management5CriticalSurgeon$ explicit
Current post-op discharge instructions for constipation prevention are insufficient, leading to severe complications like fecal impaction and septic shock even in outpatient surgeries.
Existing protocols rely on weak laxatives (colace, fiber) and subjective patient monitoring, failing to prevent severe constipation from anesthesia and opioids, leading to life-threatening complications.
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Opp. Score
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May 4, 2026
Workarounds Described
- uses manual, inconsistent discharge instructions with colace and generic fiber advice
- relies on patient to call office if no BM in 4 days
Implied Software Gaps
- Automated, evidence-based bowel management protocol generation integrated with EHR
- Automated patient monitoring and escalation for constipation
App Concept
PostOp GutGuard
PostOp GutGuard is an evidence-based, automated discharge protocol software that generates personalized bowel management plans for post-surgery patients. It integrates with EHRs to prescribe a standardized, escalated laxative regimen based on opioid use, anesthesia type, and patient risk factors, with automated follow-up reminders and escalation triggers to prevent complications.
Key Features
- Personalized bowel protocol generator using patient opioid use, anesthesia type, and risk factors
- Automated discharge instructions with step-up laxative regimen (e.g., start Miralax, add senna if no BM)
- Integrated patient app with daily BM tracking and alert for no BM >48h
- EHR integration for seamless protocol ordering and documentation
Target Users: Surgeons and hospital discharge planners in outpatient surgery centers and hospitals, managing 50-500+ surgeries per month.
Revenue Model: $49/mo per surgeon subscription or $199/mo per hospital department, with a free trial for 30 days.
Existing Solutions Mentioned
Colacefiber/water intake instructionsdaily Miralaxsennacall office if no BM in 4 days
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