Two populations of small intestines (SIO)

• View:
  Lateral and VD
  
  
• Defining characteristics:
  Distension of a portion of the small intestine with a concurrent (more) normal population of the small intestine
  
• Common differential diagnoses:
  Mechanical obstruction, functional ileus, enteritis
  
  
• Helpful additional data:
  Does the patient eat things it shouldn't, plastic/hair ties, etcetera? Has there been any vomiting?
  
• Commonly associated diagnostics:
  Consider *SignalCare MDB, consider abdominal ultrasound if available, serial radiographs
  
  
• Commonly associated treatments:
  Consider IV fluids with serial radiographs, consider the rest of the physical exam and clinical findings, and discuss surgical options
  
  
• Commonly associated home care:
  Based on primary

*SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound