Exploring diarrhoea, enteral nutrition and intestinal microbial flora relationships in critically ill patients
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2014
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Diarrhoea is a common complication observed in critically ill patients. Relationships between diarrhoea, enteral nutrition and aerobic intestinal microflora have been disconnectedly examined in this patient cohort. This research used a two-study, observational design to examine these associations. Higher diarrhoea incidence rates were observed when patients received enteral tube feeding, had abnormal serum blood results, received multiple medications and had aerobic microflora dysbiosis. Further, significant aerobic intestinal microflora changes were observed over time in patients who experienced diarrhoea. These results establish a platform for further work to improve the intestinal health of critically ill patients. |
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Queensland University of Technology |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/78409/1/Leanne_Jack_Thesis.pdf Jack, Leanne C. (2014) Exploring diarrhoea, enteral nutrition and intestinal microbial flora relationships in critically ill patients. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing |
Palavras-Chave | #Intestinal microflora #Diarrhoea #Enteral nutrition #Critical illness #Gut bacteria #Tube-feeding #ICU |
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