PARALYTIC ILEUS IN REVIEW.

Updated 2 /26

Scenario: In the image above, Alice had abdominal
surgery 3 days ago. She has no audible bowel sounds

and is complaining of severe abdominal pain.

What is Paralytic Ileus?

A paralytic ileus is a postoperative complication.
It may occur in any surgical patient and is caused
by anesthetics.

What are some of the symptoms of this condition?
Absent bowel sounds, abdominal pain and distention.

Please watch the video: Bowel obstruction

Scenario: Emma is in the doctor's office with complaints 
of abdominal pain, diarrhea and flatulence.The nurse takes
a history and does an assessment.

What is IBS? 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a digestive disorder
that is diagnosed based on symptoms. It disrupts 
the normal pattern of the digestive system and is
sometimes brought on by stress related situations.

ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT
 This is done by:
- inspection
- auscultation
- percussion and palpation

Preparation for ERCP (Cholangiopancreatography)

Learn more: What is an ERCP?

Scenario: Pam has been admitted to the hospital
with complaints of abdominal pain over a period
of time. The doctor has decided to do an ERCP
( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
for this questionable abdominal pain.

This will be reflected in the care plan.