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The identification and treatment of toxic megacolon secondary to pseudomembranous colitis.
Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2008 Nov-Dec; 27(6):249-54.DC

Abstract

Toxic megacolon is an infrequently occurring, potentially life-threatening complication of pseudomembranous colitis. Although toxic megacolon may be considered rare, incidence is expected to increase because of the rapidly increased prevalence of pseudomembranous colitis. This article discusses the pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for toxic megacolon secondary to pseudomembranous colitis. Critical care nurses should be aware of the disease to intervene early and increase the chance of the patient's survival.

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Earhart MM
Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. earharmm@aol.com

MeSH

Antineoplastic AgentsColectomyCritical CareDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Early DiagnosisEnterocolitis, PseudomembranousHumansIleostomyIncidenceLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteMaleMegacolon, ToxicMiddle AgedNeutropeniaNurse's RoleNursing AssessmentPrognosisRare DiseasesRisk Factors

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Case Reports
Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

18953191

Citation

Earhart, Megan M.. "The Identification and Treatment of Toxic Megacolon Secondary to Pseudomembranous Colitis." Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN, vol. 27, no. 6, 2008, pp. 249-54.
Earhart MM. The identification and treatment of toxic megacolon secondary to pseudomembranous colitis. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2008;27(6):249-54.
Earhart, M. M. (2008). The identification and treatment of toxic megacolon secondary to pseudomembranous colitis. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN, 27(6), 249-54. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.DCC.0000338869.70035.2b
Earhart MM. The Identification and Treatment of Toxic Megacolon Secondary to Pseudomembranous Colitis. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2008 Nov-Dec;27(6):249-54. PubMed PMID: 18953191.
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