The goal of this observational study is to determine the association of gastrointestinal dysfunction through the Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Scale (GIDS) tool and serum concentrations of citrulline and Intestinal fatty-acid binding protein (I-FABP) with primary \[calories received, protein received, parenteral nutrition requirement and 28-day mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU)\] and secondary (development of pneumonia, surgical and cardiovascular complications in the ICU, length of hospital and ICU stay, duration of mechanical ventilation) clinical outcomes in critically ill patients undergoing aortic surgery.
18 years of age or older.
Patients after surgical interventions (elective or urgency) on the aorta with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Invasive mechanical ventilation expected to be required more than 48 hours.
Signed informed consent.
Patients under mechanical ventilation with pre-existing gastrointestinal issues.
Diagnosis of adult congenital heart disease.
Ongoing pregnancy or lactation period.
Simultaneous participation in another clinical study involving experimental therapy.
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Lead sponsor
Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias
Collaborator
National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico
Collaborator