Severity of organ failure related to the duration of intra-abdominal hypertension Abdominal compartment syndrome carries a poor prognosis: Without treatment the mortality is 100% Studies have shown mortality of 35-50% despite...
Primary ACS or IAH Secondary ACS or IAH Due to a condition associated with injury or disease in the abdominopelvic regionFrequently requires early surgical or interventional radiological intervention Due to a conditions that do not originate from the abdominopelvic...
The WSACS has recommended that all critically ill patients with any risk factor for the development of IAH/ACS should have IAP measured If pressures are elevated, serial measurements should be performed every 4-6 hours...
