Predictive value of transabdominal intestinal sonography in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study

Abstract Background This study examined the feasibility of transabdominal intestinal ultrasonography in evaluating acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI). Methods A total of 116 patients were included. Intestinal ultrasonography was conducted daily within 1 week after admission to the intensive care un...

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Main Authors: Tao Gao, Min-Hua Cheng, Feng-Chan Xi, Yan Chen, Chun Cao, Ting Su, Wei-Qin Li, Wen-Kui Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-019-2645-9