Abstract Elevated intra-abdominal pressure has been recognized as a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, exerting a considerable impact on organ function. Early detection and adequate treatment have been identified as essential measures to prevent the development of abdominal compartment syndrome. We present a case of early abdominal decompression with signs of organ failure in a patient with elevated intra-abdominal pressure measured by urinary bladder pressure.
Bladder pressure measurement in a critically ill patient: report of a case.
PISTOLESI, DONATELLA;FORFORI, FRANCESCO;MANASSERO, FRANCESCA;SELLI, CESARE;GIUNTA, FRANCESCO
2007-01-01
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Abstract Elevated intra-abdominal pressure has been recognized as a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, exerting a considerable impact on organ function. Early detection and adequate treatment have been identified as essential measures to prevent the development of abdominal compartment syndrome. We present a case of early abdominal decompression with signs of organ failure in a patient with elevated intra-abdominal pressure measured by urinary bladder pressure.File in questo prodotto:
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