Prospective observational study assesses gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients, indicating a need for standardized evaluation methods.
These findings support the importance of consistent GD assessment to guide clinical decision-making in critical care. There is an urgent need for a robust, standardised, and objective approach to GD assessment in ICU practice, one that accounts for severity, dynamic risk factors, and the potential to alter clinical outcomes through timely recognition and intervention.
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