Based on Arcieri & Meizoso, J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2025 ('What You Need to Know')
Identify patients at risk for intraabdominal hypertension (IAH). Trauma risk factors: hemorrhagic shock, massive transfusion, large-volume or crystalloid-heavy resuscitation (crystalloid:pRBC ratio > 1.5 doubles ACS risk), damage-control laparotomy, high ISS, burns, hypothermia, and worsening base deficit. Other: pancreatitis, sepsis, cirrhosis with ascites, ileus/gastroparesis, obesity, GI bleeding, vasopressors, and respiratory failure.
Arcieri TR, Meizoso JP. Intraabdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2025;99:504–513.
Read source: Arcieri TR, Meizoso JP. Intraabdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2025;99:504–513. (opens a new tab)Kirkpatrick AW, et al. Intra-abdominal hypertension and the abdominal compartment syndrome: updated consensus definitions and clinical practice guidelines from the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. Intensive Care Med. 2013;39(7):1190–1206.
Read source: Kirkpatrick AW, et al. Intra-abdominal hypertension and the abdominal compartment syndrome: updated consensus definitions and clinical practice guidelines from the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. Intensive Care Med. 2013;39(7):1190–1206. (opens a new tab)Source-paper authors are not identified as TrAPP activity authors or reviewers. Some publishers require access or a subscription.
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