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Gastrointestinal dysfunction in the Critically ill Patients
Presented India by Dr. Rishabh Kumar MittalViews
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Case Description
Gastrointestinal dysfunction can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, infections, food intolerances, medications, and autoimmune disorders. Some gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can be chronic and require...
Case Summary
- Critical illness significantly impacts the gastrointestinal (GI) system, often overlooked in favor of vital organ support. This can lead to various GI complications that, while not always directly fatal, contribute to poorer patient outcomes and increased mortality. These complications stem from compromised mucosal blood supply, pressure effects, altered motility, and changes in splanchnic circulation.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal
Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal is a senior Critical Care specialist with expertise in managing critically ill patients in intensive care settings.
He serves as Principal Consultant and Incharge of the Gastro-Liver and Liver Transplant ICU at Max Super Speciality Hospital.
His clinical focus includes advanced critical care management, multi-organ failure, and perioperative care of liver transplant patients.
He is experienced in handling complex ICU protocols and high-risk gastro-hepatic critical cases.
Through his work, he contributes to improving outcomes in transplant and critical care medicine with a multidisciplinary approach.
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