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Gastrointestinal Motility Problems in Critically Ill Patients

Christine Frazer1, Leslie Hussey1, Mary Bemker1

  • 1College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Walden University, 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA.

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|February 8, 2018
PubMed

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Gastrointestinal motility disorders are frequent in critical care, increasing patient risk. Critical care nurses must recognize causes, symptoms, and treatments for conditions like toxic megacolon.

Area of Science:

  • Critical care medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) motility problems are prevalent in critically ill patients, elevating morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Toxic megacolon (TM) is a life-threatening medical emergency characterized by severe colon inflammation.
  • Effective management necessitates critical care nurses' vigilance regarding GI complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of GI motility disorders in critical care.
  • To emphasize the role of critical care nurses in managing these conditions.
  • To provide an overview of gastroparesis, ileus, and toxic megacolon.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on GI motility disorders in critical care.
  • Analysis of clinical implications for patient outcomes.
  • Focus on nursing assessment and intervention strategies.

Main Results:

  • GI motility dysfunction is a common and serious complication in critical care.
  • Early recognition and intervention are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Critical care nurses play a vital role in monitoring and managing GI issues.

Conclusions:

  • Critical care nurses require comprehensive knowledge of GI motility disorders.
  • Proactive monitoring and timely treatment are essential for patients at risk.
  • Understanding TM, gastroparesis, and ileus is critical for effective patient care.
Keywords:
Critical careGastrointestinal motilityGastroparesisIleusNursing careToxic megacolon

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