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Results from the International Conference of Experts on Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. II. Recommendations

Authors: Michael L. Cheatham, Manu L. N. G. Malbrain, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Michael Sugrue, Michael Parr, Jan De Waele, Zsolt Balogh, Ari Leppäniemi, Claudia Olvera, Rao Ivatury, Scott D’Amours, Julia Wendon, Ken Hillman, Alexander Wilmer

Published in: Intensive Care Medicine | Issue 6/2007

Abstract

Objective

Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) have been increasingly recognized in the critically ill over the past decade. In the absence of consensus definitions and treatment guidelines the diagnosis and management of IAH and ACS remains variable from institution to institution.

Design

An international consensus group of multidisciplinary critical care specialists convened at the second World Congress on Abdominal Compartment Syndrome to develop practice guidelines for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of IAH and ACS.

Methods

Prior to the conference the authors developed a blueprint for consensus definitions and treatment guidelines which were refined both during and after the conference. The present article is the second installment of the final report from the 2004 International ACS Consensus Definitions Conference and is endorsed by the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome.

Results

The prevalence and etiological factors for IAH and ACS are reviewed. Evidence-based medicine treatment guidelines are presented to facilitate the diagnosis and management of IAH and ACS. Recommendations to guide future studies are proposed.

Conclusions

These definitions, guidelines, and recommendations, based upon current best evidence and expert opinion are proposed to assist clinicians in the management of IAH and ACS as well as serve as a reference for future clinical and basic science research.

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Title: Results from the International Conference of Experts on Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. II. Recommendations
Authors: Michael L. Cheatham
Manu L. N. G. Malbrain
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Michael Sugrue
Michael Parr
Jan De Waele
Zsolt Balogh
Ari Leppäniemi
Claudia Olvera
Rao Ivatury
Scott D’Amours
Julia Wendon
Ken Hillman
Alexander Wilmer
Publication date: 01-06-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Intensive Care Medicine / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 0342-4642
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-007-0592-4

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