The management of motility disorders in critical illness

  • Inge Retief Inge Retief & Assosiates
Keywords: motility disorders, critical illness

Abstract

Gastric motility disorders in the intensive care unit (ICU) are a reality leading to many complications including inadequate EN delivery. Care should be taken to understand what type of gastric motility disorder is present and therapy should be prescribed early to prevent worsening of clinical outcomes.

Author Biography

Inge Retief, Inge Retief & Assosiates
HPCSA, ADSA, SASPEN Registered Dietitian Inge Retief & Assosiates, Registered Dietitians
How to Cite
Retief, I. (1). The management of motility disorders in critical illness. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 24(5), S15-S18. Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/573
Section
Review Articles