Awareness and diagnosis for intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in neonatal (NICU) and pediatric intensive care units (PICU) – a follow-up multicenter survey

Abstract Background Constantly elevated intra-abdominal pressure (IAH) can lead to abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), which is associated with organ dysfunction and even multiorgan failure. Our 2010 survey revealed an inconsistent acceptance of definitions and guidelines among pediatric intensivi...

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Main Authors: Paul Wiegandt, Thomas Jack, Alexander von Gise, Kathrin Seidemann, Martin Boehne, Harald Koeditz, Philipp Beerbaum, Michael Sasse, Torsten Kaussen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-03881-x