1 UWorld

Question 1

1st line management to Oglievie’s

Answer 1

NPO, NG decompression, serial abd exams

Question 2

causes of ogilvie’s

Answer 2

unknown

likely triggered by:
-meds: narcotics, anticholinergics
-electrolyte abnormal: K/Mg/P
-infection
-trauma/recent surgery
-AGE…old people

Question 3

if first line tx for Oglieve’s doesnt work, what is 2nd line?

Answer 3

Neostigmine

Question 4

3rd line treatment to oglievie’s if 2nd line fails

Answer 4

surgical decompression