METHOD TO PREVENT/TREAT POST-OPERATIVE INDUCED CONSTIPATION

摘要

A method of treating post-operative induced constipation in a patient includes the steps of (a) providing a solution comprised of glucose 50% in sterile IV solution; (b) adding a predefined amount of regular insulin to the solution; (c) adding a predefined amount of potassium to the solution, wherein the predefined amount of potassium is based on the serum potassium level of the patient; (d) administering the solution into the patient at a predefined infusion rate; (e) monitoring the electrolyte level of the patient at a predetermined time after administration of the solution; and (f) decreasing the infusion rate based upon determined bowel movement in the patient.