quick reference
- Risks: postoperative, electrolyte abnormalities (hypokalemia), infections, trauma, medications
- Sx: nausea, vomiting, mild to moderate abdominal pain
- PE: distension, ↓ bowel sounds
- Tx: remove or correct offending problem, promote bowel function, decompress (NG)
pathophysiology
epidemiology / etiology
Post Operative Ileus - Risk Factors
