What methods can be used to measure intrabdominal pressure?

Direct

Pressure measured from the peritoneum:

  • At laparoscopy
  • Peritoneal pressure transducer
  • Peritoneal drain
Indirect

Pressure measured via:

  • Bladder (Reference Standard):
    • Foley catheter pressure transducer (Modified Kron method) - Most common
    • Foley catheter manometer (Harrahill method)
    • T-Doc air charged catheter
  • Stomach
    • Nasogastric tube pressure transducer
    • GastroManometer
    • CiMon
  • Rectum
  • Vagina
  • Inferior Vena Cava