J Acute Care Surg.  2016 Oct;6(2):54-56. 10.17479/jacs.2016.6.2.54.

Clinical Significance of Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

• Kyoung KH

• KMID: 2360750
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17479/jacs.2016.6.2.54

Abstract

Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is defined as steady state pressure in the abdominal cavity. Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) acts as resistance against blood flow. IAH decreases abdominal perfusion pressure, aggravates hemodynamics and organ dysfunction and raises serious risks of morbidity and mortality. IAP should be a goal of resuscitation, and aggressive treatment should be performed to relieve IAH, including therapeutic open abdomen.

Keyword

Intra-abdominal pressure; Intra-abdominal hypertension; Abdominal perfusion pressure

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Abdominal Cavity
Hemodynamics
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension*
Mortality
Perfusion
Resuscitation