Paralytic Ileus Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of Paralytic ileus?
A
abdo pain and bloating, constipation, dehydration, gas, n/v
2
Q
What are the causes of paralytic ileus?
A
surgery manipulation, medications, spinal cord injury
3
Q
What is the pathophysiology of paralytic ileus?
A
SNS activates intra operatively and bowel motility inhibited
increased cytokine and inflammatory mediators, decreased bowel motility
peristalsis slows and then stops
this leads to decreased. movement of faecal matter through the bowel
