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The Role of Routine Measurement of Intra-abdominal Pressure in Preventing Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

INTRODUCTION: Abdomen, a closed compartment, is prone to raised intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in the postoperative period. After a critical value of ≥ 15 cm of water, IAP produces abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). ACS leads to reduced venous return, reduced cardiac output, and domino effect of...

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Autores principales: Prasad, G. Raghavendra, Subba Rao, J. V., Aziz, Amtul, Rashmi, T. M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5473297/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28694568
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_222_15