Journal article
Content analysis of bowel protocols for the management of constipation in adult critically ill patients
Abstract
PURPOSE: Alterations in bowel habits are common during critical illness, and bowel protocols are gaining acceptance. Our objective was to characterize bowel protocols in a cross-sectional analysis of ICUs.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We engaged 44 adult ICUs and performed content analysis of bowel protocols, addressing initiation criteria, medications incorporated, medication escalation, discontinuation criteria, stool assessment methods, and …
Authors
Dionne JC; Johnstone J; Smith O; Rose L; Oczkowski S; Arabi Y; Duan EH; Lauzier F; Alhazzani W; Alam N
Journal
Journal of Critical Care, Vol. 58, , pp. 98–104
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.jcrc.2020.04.006
ISSN
0883-9441