PARALYTIC ILEUS
Paralytic ileus is a postoperative complication. It may occur in any
post surgical patient. It is caused by anesthetics.
What are some of the symptoms of this condition?
Absent bowel sounds, abdominal pain and distention.
post surgical patient. It is caused by anesthetics.
What are some of the symptoms of this condition?
Absent bowel sounds, abdominal pain and distention.
It is important to check for bowel sounds in the postoperative period.
Documentation is also important.
If there are no bowel sounds, MD should be notified for further orders.
The doctor orders tests such as X-Ray and CT scan to confirm diagnosis.
Insertion of a nasogastric tube is also ordered by MD .
Insertion of a nasogastric tube is also ordered by MD .
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