Non-Clostridium difficile nosocomial diarrhea in the intensive care unit

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作者：
Caines, C [1 ]
Gill, MV [1 ]
Cunha, BA [1 ]
机构：
[1] WINTHROP UNIV HOSP,DEPT NURSING,MINEOLA,NY 11501
来源：
HEART & LUNG | 1997年 / 26卷 / 01期
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D O I：
10.1016/S0147-9563(97)90014-5
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
It is assumed that most cases of nosocomial diarrhea are due to Clostridium difficile because of the wide spread use of broad-spectrum antibiotic agents. Enteral tube feedings are another important cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea, especially in intensive care units (ICUs). We report the results of a recent survey of patients in the ICU with nosocomial diarrhea and describe an illustrative case. We conclude on the basis of this and a previous larger study that C. difficile diarrhea is very uncommon in enterally fed patients in the ICU; nosocomial diarrhea in the ICU is most commonly caused by enteral tube feedings.
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