Earhart Megan M
Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2008 Nov-Dec;27(6):249-54. doi: 10.1097/01.DCC.0000338869.70035.2b.
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.
中毒性巨结肠是伪膜性结肠炎一种不常见但可能危及生命的并发症。尽管中毒性巨结肠可能被认为罕见，但由于伪膜性结肠炎患病率迅速上升，预计其发病率也会增加。本文讨论了伪膜性结肠炎继发中毒性巨结肠的病理生理学、临床表现、诊断、治疗及预后。重症护理护士应了解该疾病以便早期干预并提高患者的生存几率。
