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,…
Traumatic injury causes more than 5 million deaths annually, accounting for approximately 9% of all deaths worldwide. From 1999 to 2015 in the United States, injury was responsible for 21% of all years of potential life lost prior to age…
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,…