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ICU Management

Metabolic-profiling-for-monitoring-intestinal-dysbiosis

2019 12 Jun

Bacteria that reside in the intestinal tract are believed to have several metabolic, endocrine, and immune functions. The composition and diversity of the intestinal microbiome in critical illness can be impacted by poor intestinal perfusion, hypoxia, lack of enteral feeds, and antimicrobial therapy. This could potentially result in adverse outcomes,...Read more