Current Approach to the Evaluation and Management of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Pediatric Patients.
Pediatr Emerg Care
; 35(12): 874-878, 2019 Dec.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31800499
ABSTRACT
Abdominal compartment syndrome is an emergent condition caused by increased pressure within the abdominal compartment. It can be caused by a number of etiologies, which are associated with decreased abdominal wall compliance, increased intraluminal or intraperitoneal contents, or edema from capillary leak or fluid resuscitation. The history and physical examination are of limited utility, and the criterion standard for diagnosis is intra-abdominal pressure measurement, which is typically performed via an intravesical catheter. Management includes increasing abdominal wall compliance, evacuating gastrointestinal or intraperitoneal contents, avoiding excessive fluid resuscitation, and decompressive laparotomy in select cases.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndromes Compartimentais
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Hipertensão Intra-Abdominal
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Hidratação
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Emerg Care
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Israel