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SINDROME COMPARTIMENTAL ABDOMINAL
www.medigraphic.comThe abdominal compartment syndrome is defined as intraabdominal hypertension associated with organ dysfunction. Adverse physiology has been demonstrated in pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, musculoskeletal, and central nervous system function. Identification of patients at risk, early recognition, and early ...
120 Abdominal compartment syndrome - FRCA
www.frca.co.ukABDOMINAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME TUTORIAL OF THE WEEK NUMBER 120 1ST DECEMBER 2008 William English, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK Bruce McCormick, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, UK
INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE MONITORING
www.surgicalcriticalcare.netAbdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as a sustained increase in IAP > 20 mmHg (with or without an APP < 60 mmHg) that is associated with new organ dysfunction / failure (1,2). The most common clinical findings are hypotension, refractory metabolic acidosis, persistent oliguria, elevated peak