Faecal incontinence in critical illness
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Published on: May 2, 2017
1The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust, Liverpool.
Abstract:
Diarrhoea is a common problem in ICUs, occurring in as many as half of patients who are critically ill. There is a lack of specific guidance on the management of faecal incontinence in these patients. A literature review was used to identify best practice of faecal incontinence in patients in critical care and draw up local guidelines. A specific focus was put on the management of faecal incontinence to protect and heal damaged skin. Nurses are ideally placed to support patients with this condition.
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