Prophylactic use of laxative for constipation in critically ill patients

Prophylactic use of laxative for constipation in critically ill patients

<b>Background</b> : This study was designed to evaluate the use of laxative prophylaxis for constipation in intensive care unit (ICU) and the impact of early versus late bowel movement on patient&#x2032;s outcome. <b>Methods</b> : The study was a prospective, randomized c...

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Main Authors: Masri Yasser, Abubaker Jawed, Ahmed Raees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Subjects:
Constipation
critically ill patients
prophylaxis
Online Access:http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2010;volume=5;issue=4;spage=228;epage=231;aulast=Masri

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http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2010;volume=5;issue=4;spage=228;epage=231;aulast=Masri

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