Tag: Stress related mucosal disease

An estimated 75% of critically ill patients without prophylaxis can develop stress ulcerations, though major bleeding is less common. Understanding why do ICU patients get ulcers reveals the body's complex and often precarious response to the extreme physiological stress of critical illness.

Studies show that many critically ill patients will develop stress-related mucosal damage within 24 hours of ICU admission. So, what is an ICU ulcer called? The medical term is stress-related mucosal disease (SRMD), and understanding it is key to prevention and management in a hospital setting.