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Review
. 2000;4(1):23-9.
doi: 10.1186/cc646. Epub 2000 Jan 24.

Abdominal compartment syndrome

J Bailey  1 , M J Shapiro
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Review

Abdominal compartment syndrome

J Bailey et al. Crit Care. 2000.

Abstract

Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) associated with organ dysfunction defines the abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). Elevated intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) adversely impacts pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, splanchnic, musculoskeletal/integumentary, and central nervous system physiology. The combination of IAH and disordered physiology results in a clinical syndrome with significant morbidity and mortality. The onset of the ACS requires prompt recognition and appropriately timed and staged intervention in order to optimize outcome. The history, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of this disorder is outlined.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Measuring the abdominal compartment pressure having injected fluid into the bladder, clamping distal to the aspiration port, and hooking up the pressure transducer apparatus to the aspiration port.
Figure 2
Figure 2
The abdomen was reopened due to abdominal compartment syndrome and approximated with an intravenous bag, sterile side down.
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