In 2021, the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) Abdominal Working Group issued recommendations for gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients. The concept of acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) was introduced, along with a recommendation for a graded approach to the management of AGI. 1. Definition AGI refers to acute gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by the … Read more
According to the severity of gastrointestinal dysfunction, gastrointestinal dysfunction (AGI) can be classified into four levels, each corresponding to different treatment measures: AGI Level I: There is a clear etiology leading to temporary partial gastrointestinal dysfunction, manifested as temporary and self-limiting, with the risk of gastrointestinal dysfunction and failure. For example: nausea and/or vomiting occurring … Read more
Definition Acute gastrointestinal injury (acute gastrointestinal injury, AGI) is gastrointestinal dysfunction that occurs in critically ill patients during an acute illness. Clinically, it can be divided into four grades. Critical neurological diseases, whether central nervous system damage or peripheral nervous system damage, can cause AGI as long as there is autonomic nervous damage. Key Points … Read more