Key result
Individualized preventive strategies limit gastrointestinal complications in critically ill patients.
Why the study?
Common pathophysiologic changes and supportive interventions in critically ill patients contribute to gastrointestinal complications, which are often diagnosed late, leading to high morbidity and mortality.
This review highlights the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients and emphasizes the importance of preventive strategies to limit morbidity and mortality.
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May support individualized GI prevention in critical care; leaves open prospective trials to confirm impact.
Beth A. Martin (2007) conducted a review in Gastrointestinal complications in critically ill patients. Understanding individual patient characteristics and implementing preventive strategies can limit the risk of gastrointestinal complications in critically ill patients.
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