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Under pressure ... Pressure pushing down on me.

Authors :
Ruderman, Avi
Wessman, Brian T.
Source :
Critical Care & Shock; 2020, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p120-124, 5p, 2 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article informs about a 70-year-old male presented to the hospital after having been trapped under a piece of industrial equipment for several hours. Topics discussed include patient subsequently underwent emergent definitive management with a bedside decompressive laparotomy; and abdominal compartment syndrome is an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, compromising blood flow and resulting in organ failure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14107767
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Critical Care & Shock
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143305732