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[Gastrointestinal tract dysfunction in critical illness].

M Matĕjovic1, R Rokyta, A Krouzecký

  • 1I. interní klinika FN a LF UK, Plzen. matejovic@fnplzen.cz

Casopis Lekaru Ceskych
|April 3, 2002
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The gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a critical role in critically ill patients, influencing outcomes. Understanding gut dysfunction is key to managing sepsis and multiorgan dysfunction in intensive care.

Area of Science:

  • Critical care medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology

Context:

  • The gastrointestinal (GI) tract was historically viewed as inactive in critical illness.
  • Emerging evidence highlights its crucial metabolic, absorptive, and immune functions.
  • Gut dysfunction is common and early in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

Purpose:

  • To review the evolving understanding of the gut's role in critically ill patients.
  • To explore the pathophysiology of gut dysfunction and its link to sepsis and multiorgan dysfunction.
  • To discuss monitoring strategies and novel therapeutic interventions for gut protection.

Summary:

  • The GI tract is a metabolically active organ crucial for nutrient absorption and immune response in critical illness.

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  • Gut dysfunction, characterized by abnormal colonization, barrier impairment, and bacterial translocation, contributes to sepsis and multiorgan dysfunction.
  • This review covers the gut-origin hypothesis, pathophysiology, monitoring, and therapeutic strategies for critically ill patients.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of the gut in critical care, shifting from a passive to an active role.
    • Provides insights into the pathogenesis of sepsis and multiorgan dysfunction originating from the gut.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding monitoring gut function and developing protective strategies in critically ill patients.