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Gastroesophageal Reflux in the Intensive Care Unit Patient.
Cathy A Cooper1, Patti P Urso2
1Middle Tennessee State University, School of Nursing, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|February 8, 2018
Summary
The incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in critically ill patients is unknown. Critical care nurses play a key role in identifying at-risk patients and preventing GERD complications.
Area of Science:
- Critical care medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Nursing
Background:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) poses risks to critically ill patients.
- Interventions like mechanical ventilation and sedation may increase GER risk.
- Patient characteristics and comorbidities also contribute to GER risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the unknown incidence of GERD in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
- To identify risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in this population.
- To highlight the role of critical care nurses in managing GERD.
Main Methods:
- The study design and specific methodologies were not detailed in the provided abstract.
- Data collection on GERD incidence and risk factors in ICU patients was intended.
- Nurse-led interventions for GERD prevention and complication management were considered.
Main Results:
- The incidence of GERD in critically ill patients remains unknown.
- Multiple factors including ICU interventions and patient conditions increase GER risk.
- Critical care nurses are vital for identifying at-risk patients.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to determine GERD incidence in the ICU.
- Proactive identification and management of GERD are crucial for critically ill patients.
- Nurses are essential in mitigating GERD-related complications in critical care settings.
Keywords:
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