Open abdomen critical care management principles: resuscitation, fluid balance, nutrition, and ventilator management
The term “open abdomen” refers to a surgically created defect in the abdominal wall that exposes abdominal viscera. Leaving an abdominal cavity temporarily open has been well described for several indications, including damage control surgery and abdominal compartment syndrome. Although beneficial i...
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BMJ Publishing Group
2017-12-01
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| Serier: | Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open |
| Online adgang: | https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000063.full |