The Abdomen in “Thoracoabdominal” Cannot Be Ignored: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Complicating Extracorporeal Life Support

Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is an incredible life-saving measure that is being used ever more frequently in the care of the critically ill. Management of these patients requires extreme vigilance on the part of the care providers in recognizing and addressing the complications and challenges...

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Main Authors: Arthur J. Lee, Bryan J. Wells, Rosaleen Chun, Chad G. Ball, Andrew. W. Kirkpatrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Critical Care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/351340