Paralytic ileus (mnemonic)
Dr Henry Knipe and Dr Frank Gaillard et al.
A mnemonic for the common causes of paralytic ileus:
- 5 P's
Mnemonic
- P - postoperative
- P - peritonitis
- P - potassium: low
- P - pelvic and spinal fractures
- P - parturition
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