Faecal incontinence in critical illness.
Diarrhoea is a common problem in ICUs, occurring in as many as half of patients who are critically ill. There is a lack of specific guidance on the management of faecal incontinence in these patients. A literature review was used to identify best practice of faecal incontinence in patients in critical care and draw up local guidelines. A specific focus was put on the management of faecal incontinence to protect and heal damaged skin. Nurses are ideally placed to support patients with this condition.
The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust, Liverpool.
Julie
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Patrick-Heselton
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000451:nursing; D016638:Critical Illness; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing