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Abdominal compartment syndrome related to noninvasive ventilation

Authors: Bart L. De Keulenaer, Adelard De Backer, Dirk R Schepens, Ronny Daelemans, Alexander Wilmer, Manu L. N. G. Malbrain

Published in: Intensive Care Medicine | Issue 7/2003

Abstract

Objective

To study the effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) on intra-abdominal pressure.

Design and setting

Single case report from a tertiary teaching hospital.

Patients and methods

A 65-year-old man who experienced a sudden respiratory and cardiovascular collapse during NIPPV. This was caused by gastric overdistension due to aerophagia followed by raised intra-abdominal pressure leading to intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome.

Results

The respiratory and cardiovascular problems resolved immediately after the introduction of a nasogastric tube. This resulted in normalization of IAP.

Conclusions

This is the first case reported of an abdominal compartment syndrome related to NIPPV. Clinicians should be aware of this possible complication while using NIPPV.

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Title: Abdominal compartment syndrome related to noninvasive ventilation
Authors: Bart L. De Keulenaer
Adelard De Backer
Dirk R Schepens
Ronny Daelemans
Alexander Wilmer
Manu L. N. G. Malbrain
Publication date: 01-07-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Intensive Care Medicine / Issue 7/2003
Print ISSN: 0342-4642
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-003-1806-z

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Abdominal compartment syndrome related to noninvasive ventilation

Abstract

Objective

Design and setting

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Objective

Design and setting

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusions

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