The use of point-of-care ultrasound to guide clinical management in intra-abdominal hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS) developed a medical management algorithm with a stepwise approach to keep intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) ≤ 15 mm Hg. The role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a bedside modality in the critical care patients is not well studied in relation to the intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) management algorithm.

Aim

To test the role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the medical management of patients with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH).

Method

We conducted a prospective observational study. Those who met the inclusion criteria were assigned to undergo POCUS and small bowel ultrasound as adjuvant tools in their IAH management.

Results

A total of 22 patients met the inclusion criteria and were included i

SUBMITTER: Bitar ZI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8137757 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature