Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in patients admitted to the ICU

Abstract Background Intra-abdominal hypertension is frequently present in critically ill patients and is an independent predictor for mortality. Risk factors for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome have been widely investigated. However, data are lacking on prevalence and...

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Main Authors: Marije Smit, Bart Koopman, Willem Dieperink, Jan B. F. Hulscher, H. Sijbrand Hofker, Matijs van Meurs, Jan G. Zijlstra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-10-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-020-00746-9