Constipation in critically ill patients: much more than we imagine

Azevedo, Rodrigo Palácio de; Machado, Flávia Ribeiro

doi:10.5935/0103-507x.20130014

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“…Several previous studies have analyzed the incidence and clinical repercussions of constipation in critically ill adult patients 5,17,18 ; however, there are no published data on the prevalence or repercussions of constipation in critically ill children. 7 This large prospective study analyzed the incidence of and factors associated with constipation in these children.…”

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confidence: 96%

Constipation in the Critically Ill Child: Frequency and Related Factors

López

Botrán²,

García

et al. 2015

The Journal of Pediatrics

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Constipation in the Critically Ill Child: Frequency and Related Factors

López

Botrán²,

García

et al. 2015

The Journal of Pediatrics

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“…Constipation should be prevented and treated because it can lead to complications such as abdominal distension, vomiting, restlessness, intestinal obstruction and perforation and others still poorly elucidated. Constipation was identified as an independent prognostic factor in the evolution of critically ill patients and its treatment can result in better prognosis (Azevedo and Machado, 2013).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Implementing Murdoch Bowel Protocol on the occurrence of Constipation among Critically Ill Patients

Abd-Elraheem

Ali

Khalil

et al. 2020

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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“…Based on a study showed as many as 42% of patients who experience constipation will experience failure due to mechanical ventilation, because constipation can cause abdominal distension, discomfort, and anxiety (Mostafa et al, 2003). Abdominal distension itself can inhibit the development of diaphragms, reduce lung compliance, and improve respiratory work thereby prolonging the process of weaning mechanical ventilation (de Azevedo & Machado, 2013).…”

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Effects of Abdominal Massage to Overcome Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Patients in Intensive Care Unit: A Literature Review

Kosasih¹,

Andriani²,

Lestari³

et al. 2019

PACNJ

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Patients who are receiving treatment at the ICU have at least one symptom of gastrointestinal dysfunction including decreased bowel noise, abdominal distension, constipation, decreased frequency of defecation, and increased GRV (gastric residual volume). Non-pharmacological interventions that can be done to improve gastrointestinal function include abdominal massage. This paper aimed to conduct a literature review on the effects of abdominal massage to overcome gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients in the ICU. Articles taken from the Google Scholar and Science Direct electronic databases with the keywords abdominal massage, gastrointestinal function, bowel function, and ICU were published from 2015 to 2019. There were four research articles discussing abdominal massage to improve gastrointestinal function. Three articles used the Randomized Controlled Design method and one article used the Quasi Experimental method. Abdominal massage has a positive effect to improve gastrointestinal function in patients receiving treatment in the ICU. Improved gastrointestinal function that can be seen from the existence of a faster time in the reduction in gastric residual volume (GRV), decreased abdominal circumference, decreased gastric distension, and decreased the incidence of constipation. It is expected that abdominal massage can be applied by ICU nurses considering this intervention has the effectiveness in terms of time and funding.Keywords: Abdominal Massage, Gastrointestinal Function, Intensive Care Unit

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Constipation in critically ill patients: much more than we imagine

Cited by 18 publications

References 13 publications

Constipation in the Critically Ill Child: Frequency and Related Factors

Constipation in the Critically Ill Child: Frequency and Related Factors

Effect of Implementing Murdoch Bowel Protocol on the occurrence of Constipation among Critically Ill Patients

Effects of Abdominal Massage to Overcome Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Patients in Intensive Care Unit: A Literature Review

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