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Published in: Critical Care 2/2003

01-04-2003 | Meeting abstract

Effects of different body positions on intra-abdominal pressure and dynamic respiratory compliance

Authors: MLNG Malbrain, N Van Mieghem, W Verbrugghe, R Daelemans, R Lins

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 2/2003

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Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is an important parameter and prognostic indicator of the patient's underlying physiologic status [1]. Measurement of IAP via the bladder has been forwarded as the gold standard. The abdomen is considered primarily fluid in character and therefore it follows the law of Pascal. If this is true IAP should be the same regardless of the body position since fluid is not compressible. Putting the patient in the upright position is a common practice in patients with acute respiratory failure (e.g. lung oedema). This study will look at the effects of different body positions on IAP and dynamic compliance (Cdyn) in mechanically ventilated patients. …
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Malbrain MLNG: Intra-abdominal pressure in the intensive care unit: clinical tool or toy? In Yearbook of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (Edited by: Vincent JL). Berlin: Springer-Verlag 2001, 547-585.
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Title
Effects of different body positions on intra-abdominal pressure and dynamic respiratory compliance
Authors
MLNG Malbrain
N Van Mieghem
W Verbrugghe
R Daelemans
R Lins
Publication date
01-04-2003
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 2/2003
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2068

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