Intra-Abdominal Hypertension and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

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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Main Authors: Annika Reintam Blaser, Pille Parm, Reet Kitus, Joel Starkopf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/982507

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