Intra-Abdominal Hypertension and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Background. We aimed to describe the incidence of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and related outcome in mechanically ventilated (MV) patients. Methods. Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and gastric residual volumes were measured at least twice daily. IAH was defin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Critical Care Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/982507 |