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Abdominal compartment syndrome in critically ill patients.
- Source :
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Acute & Critical Care . Nov2023, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p399-408. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Intra-abdominal hypertension can have severe consequences, including abdominal compartment syndrome, which can contribute to multi-organ failure. An increase in intra-abdominal hypertension is influenced by factors such as diminished abdominal wall compliance, increased intraluminal content, and certain systemic conditions. Regular measurement of intra-abdominal pressure is essential, and particular attention must be paid to patient positioning. Nonsurgical treatments, such as decompression of intraluminal content using a nasogastric tube, percutaneous drainage, and fluid balance optimization, play crucial roles. Additionally, point-of-care ultrasonography aids in the diagnosis and treatment of intra-abdominal hypertension. Emphasizing the importance of regular measurements, timely decompressive laparotomy is a definitive, but complex, treatment option. Balancing the urgency of surgical intervention against potential postoperative complications is challenging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25866052
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acute & Critical Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174537214
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4266/acc.2023.01263