Ileus
Ileus
Symptoms and imaging showing ileus
No transition point, masses or other causes likely to progress to complete bowel obstruction
Lactate (<2.5)
Surgery has seen patient and do not plan for admission or intervention
Normal Vital Signs
Normal Mental Status
Normal functional status
Known abdominal malignancy
Feculent emesis
Abnormal or unstable vitals
Need for NG tube decompression
Serial Abdominal Exam
IV maintenance
Bowel regimen
Advance Diet as tolerated
Disposition
Tolerative PO
Passing stool and gas
Ongoing or worsening emesis after 24 hours
Significant lab abnormalities
Patient unable to take PO medications or able to safely care for self in home environment.
Uncontrolled pain
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