Conservative Management (NPO, NG decompression, IV fluids)
Treatment for Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
Effectiveness
60%
Safety Score
85%
Clinical Trials
300
Participants
30K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
85
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Time to Effect
2-7 days
Treatment Duration
Variable, 3-7 days typically
Evidence Quality
HIGHConfidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$200
Monitoring:$15,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$100
Total Annual:$15,300
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
QALYs Gained
0.05
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$21,857
Cost per Remission
$25,500
Comparison vs Surgical Intervention
Cost Difference
$-15,000/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
+0.05 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
DOMINATESBetter + cheaper
Conservative Management (NPO, NG decompression, IV fluids) Outcomes
for Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+60%
Response Rate
+70%
Remission Rate
+60%
Common Side Effects
NG tube discomfort
+40%
Electrolyte imbalance
+15%
Aspiration risk
+3%
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov