GI part I Flashcards by Tabitha Unknown | Brainscape

Q

What are factors that INCREASE risk for paralytic ileus (non-mechanical)????

A

ABDOMINAL and PELVIC surgery!!
STRESS Response!!
IMMOBILITY!!!
MEDS: Narcotics, ANTIDEPRESSANTS, ANTICHOLINERGIC, and CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS
DECREASED FLUIDS!!!!!!!!

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