Diarrhea is one of the most common manifestations of gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction in the intensive care unit (ICU); the reported incidence is between 2% and 63%. Diarrhea is best defined as bowel movements that, because of increased frequency, abnormal consistency,…
Thoracic injury is a significant cause of morbidity and death. Rib fractures, one of the most common manifestations of thoracic injury, are frequently encountered in victims of trauma. For example, 94% of severely or fatally injured seatbelt wearers have rib…
Gastrointestinal bleeding is common, and severe bleeding often requires intensive care unit admission. Optimal management requires hemostatic resuscitation, management of antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents, acid suppression, and a multidisciplinary approach to localization for hemorrhage control, summarized in Fig. 93.1 .…
Diarrhea is one of the most common manifestations of gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction in the intensive care unit (ICU); the reported incidence is between 2% and 63%. Diarrhea is best defined as bowel movements that, because of increased frequency, abnormal consistency,…