The Effects of Prophylactic Laxative Use on Critically Ill Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

The Effects of Prophylactic Laxative Use on Critically Ill Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

<b>Objective</b>: To investigate the effects of prophylactic use of stimulant laxatives and/or docusate on the clinical outcomes in critically ill patients who required mechanical ventilation (MV). <b>Methods</b>: A single-center, retrospective, cohort study was conducted. Pa...

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Main Authors: Heqing Tao, Ligang Liu, Weipeng Lu, Ziyan Ni, Xueqing Chen, Milap C. Nahata, Liang Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Diseases
Subjects:
laxatives
mechanical ventilation
critical care
constipation
mortality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/12/11/274
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