INTRA-ABDOMINAL HYPERTENSION by Manu Malbrain, Jan De Waele ( 9780521149396 )

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INTRA-ABDOMINAL HYPERTENSION

By:

Manu Malbrain, Jan De Waele

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0521149398

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9780521149396

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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

15 August, 2013

Series:

Core Critical Care

Pages:

253

Description:

Practical clinical handbook reviewing all aspects of the diagnosis and management of intra-abdominal hypertension; essential reading for all critical care staff.

Synopsis:

Despite increasing interest in intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) as causes of significant morbidity and mortality among the critically ill, unanswered questions cloud the understanding of the pathophysiology of these conditions: * Are IAH and ACS synonymous? * What are the ideal methods of measuring and lowering intra-abdominal pressure (IAP)? * When should we think of IAH? * Can IAH be prevented? * What level of IAP requires abdominal decompression? Written by two experts in critical care and IAP, Intra-Abdominal Hypertension is a distillation of the current literature and furthers the understanding of these complex critical conditions. Using a step-by-step approach and illustrative figures, this clinical handbook presents a concise overview of consensus definitions, measurement methods, organ assessment and treatment options. Intra-Abdominal Hypertension is essential reading for all members of the intensive care multidisciplinary team, including experienced and junior physicians, anesthetists and nurses.

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59 b/w illus.

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Cambridge University Press

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