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01-02-2010 | Pediatric Original

Semi-recumbent position and body mass percentiles: effects on intra-abdominal pressure measurements in critically ill children

Authors: Janeth Chiaka Ejike, Jose Kadry, Khaled Bahjri, Mudit Mathur

Published in: Intensive Care Medicine | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

Purpose

Patient position and body mass index (BMI) affect intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) measured by the intra-vesical method in adults. We sought to determine effects of patient position and BMI on IAP in children because accurate measurement and interpretation of IAP are important for patient management.

Methods

Seventy-seven mechanically ventilated children (<18 years) admitted to a PICU were prospectively studied. IAP was taken with the head of the bed at 0° and 30° every 6 h over a 24-h period. Statistical methods included descriptives, univariate statistics to identify potential confounding variables and multivariable analysis to assess the impact of position on IAP after adjusting for the significant covariates.

Results

Seventy-seven patients had 290-paired IAP measurements. Mean IAP at 30° was 10.6 ± 4.0 compared to 8.4 ± 4.0 at 0°, which was significantly higher (p = 0.026) even after adjusting for age, gender and length. There was no correlation between IAP and actual BMI or BMI percentiles.

Conclusion

Patient position should be considered when interpreting IAP. BMI did not influence IAP measurements in children.

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Title: Semi-recumbent position and body mass percentiles: effects on intra-abdominal pressure measurements in critically ill children
Authors: Janeth Chiaka Ejike
Jose Kadry
Khaled Bahjri
Mudit Mathur
Publication date: 01-02-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Intensive Care Medicine / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0342-4642
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-009-1708-9

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Semi-recumbent position and body mass percentiles: effects on intra-abdominal pressure measurements in critically ill children

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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