Frequency of Disturbed Defecation Pattern in Neurosurgical Critically Ill Patients and Influence on Intracranial Pressure and Intensive Care Treatment

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-332571
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.33257

Kieninger, Martn ; Finzel, Tobias ; Zech, Nina ; Seemann, Milena Theresa ; Bele, Sylvia ; Künzig, Holger

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Abstract

Background: Inadequate bowel movement is a common problem in intensive care patients. Aim of this study was to quantify the frequency of disturbed defecation pattern in critical ill neurosurgical patients and examine the influence on intracranial pressure (ICP) and treatment on intensive care unit (ICU). Patients and Methods: Data were collected retrospectively during treatment on a ...