It is recommended that intravesicular pressure is measured via foley catheter The ‘Modified Kron’ method is the most popular method due to its simplicity and low cost: EquipmentMethod of Set-UpMethod of Measurement Wash hands and follow universal...
Key PrinciplesResuscitation and management of underlying conditionTreatments to improve wall compliance and evacuate intra-abdominal contentsOptimise tissue perfusion Initial Resuscitation & Supportive Care ABCDE approach:Intubation and ventilation if respiratory...
APP abdominal perfusion pressure (APP) is the blood pressure perfusing abdominal viscera It can be considered the abdominal analogue to cerebral perfusion pressure It is calculated using the formula: Abdominal Perfusion Pressure = Mean Arterial Pressure –...
Previously, the WSACS recommended that the APP be maintained above 60mmHg in an attempt to provide adequate visceral perfusion Still widely practised but recommendation no longer given due to lack of...
