Metoclopramide on Gastric Emptying in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Effects of Metoclopramide Administration on Gastric Emptying in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Patients : A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to evaluate the prokinetic effect of metoclopramide on gastric emptying in critically ill mechanically ventilated patients .

More than 50% of patients in ICU have gastric dysmotility, which leads to slow gastric emptying(GE) and high gastric residual volume (GRV) and is associated with increased mortality in these patients

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients' age 20 - 60 years.
2. Either gender.
3. Mechanically ventilated head trauma patients.
4. Patients receiving enteral feeding via nasogastric tube.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with contraindications to enteral feeding.
2. Patients with extrapyramidal manifestations.
3. Patients with known allergy to metoclopramide.
4. Patients with seizures.
5. Patients with renal or hepatic diseases.