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Type: Journal article
Title: Glucose absorption and gastric emptying in critical illness
Author: Chapman, M.
Fraser, R.
Matthews, G.
Russo, A.
Bellon, M.
Besanko, L.
Jones, K.
Butler, R.
Chatterton, B.
Horowitz, M.
Citation: Critical Care (UK), 2009; 13(4):R140-R147
Publisher: Current Science Ltd
Issue Date: 2009
ISSN: 1466-609X
1466-609X
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Marianne J Chapman, Robert JL Fraser, Geoffrey Matthews, Antonietta Russo, Max Bellon, Laura K Besanko, Karen L Jones, Ross Butler, Barry Chatterton and Michael Horowitz
Abstract: Introduction: Delayed gastric emptying occurs frequently in critically ill patients and has the potential to adversely affect both the rate, and extent, of nutrient absorption. However, there is limited information about nutrient absorption in the critically ill, and the relationship between gastric emptying (GE) and absorption has hitherto not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to quantify glucose absorption and the relationships between GE, glucose absorption and glycaemia in critically ill patients. Methods: Studies were performed in nineteen mechanically ventilated critically ill patients and compared to nineteen healthy subjects. Following 4 hours fasting, 100 ml of Ensure, 2 g 3-Omethyl glucose (3-OMG) and ⁹⁹mTc sulphur colloid were infused into the stomach over 5 minutes. Glucose absorption (plasma 3- OMG), blood glucose levels and GE (scintigraphy) were measured over four hours. Data are mean ± SEM. A P-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results Absorption of 3-OMG was markedly reduced in patients (AUC₂₄₀: 26.2 ± 18.4 vs. 66.6 ± 16.8; P < 0.001; peak: 0.17 ± 0.12 vs. 0.37 ± 0.098 mMol/l; P < 0.001; time to peak; 151 ± 84 vs. 89 ± 33 minutes; P = 0.007); and both the baseline (8.0 ± 2.1 vs. 5.6 ± 0.23 mMol/l; P < 0.001) and peak (10.0 ± 2.2 vs. 7.7 ± 0.2 mMol/l; P < 0.001) blood glucose levels were higher in patients; compared to healthy subjects. In patients; 3-OMG absorption was directly related to GE (AUC₂₄₀; r = -0.77 to -0.87; P < 0.001; peak concentrations; r = -0.75 to -0.81; P = 0.001; time to peak; r = 0.89-0.94; P < 0.001); but when GE was normal (percent retention 240 < 10%; n = 9) absorption was still impaired. GE was inversely related to baseline blood glucose, such that elevated levels were associated with slower GE (ret 60, 180 and 240 minutes: r > 0.51; P < 0.05). Conclusions In critically ill patients; (i) the rate and extent of glucose absorption are markedly reduced; (ii) GE is a major determinant of the rate of absorption, but does not fully account for the extent of impaired absorption; (iii) blood glucose concentration could be one of a number of factors affecting GE.
Keywords: Humans
Critical Illness
Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
Dietary Sucrose
Blood Glucose
Guanosine
Enteral Nutrition
Glycemic Index
Gastric Emptying
Intestinal Absorption
Food, Formulated
Adult
Aged
Middle Aged
Female
Male
DOI: 10.1186/cc8021
Published version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc8021
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