Open AccessProphylactic use of laxative for constipation in critically ill patients
Author(s) -
Yasser Masri,
Jawed Abubaker,
Raees Ahmed
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
annals of thoracic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.639
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1817-1737
pISSN - 1998-3557
DOI - 10.4103/1817-1737.69113
Subject(s) - medicine , laxative , lactulose , intensive care unit , saps ii , defecation , anesthesia , midazolam , constipation , ileus , enema , sedation , apache ii
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's outcome.