Intra-abdominal hypertension and pressure monitoring

At the end of this module participants will be able to:

• Define intra-abdominal pressure and normal parameters for a healthy adult and child
• Define intra-abdominal hypertension and the ranges for grades I to IV of intra-abdominal hypertension
• Discuss the potential complications of intra-abdominal hypertension
• Define abdominal compartment syndrome and parameters for an adult and child
• Discuss the potential complications of abdominal compartment syndrome
• Outline the four categories of risk factors and causes of elevated intra-abdominal pressure
• Explain the steps required to accurately measure intra-abdominal pressure
• Describe the ongoing monitoring required for intra-abdominal pressure

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