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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Autors principals: Ram Nirula, Elizabeth Chabot
Format: Article
Idioma:English
Publicat: BMJ Publishing Group 2017-12-01
Col·lecció:Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Accés en línia:https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000063.full