The incidence of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is high and still underappreciated by
critical care physicians throughout the world. One in four to one in three patients will have …

A compartment syndrome is defined as an increase in the compartmental pressure to such
an extent that the viability of the tissues and organs within the compartment are threatened …

Rationale: The effects of prone positioning during acute respiratory distress syndrome on all
the components of cardiac function have not been investigated under protective ventilation …

Over the last few decades, increasing attention has been given to understanding the
pathophysiology, etiology, prognosis, and treatment of elevated intra-abdominal pressure …

Purpose To consolidate pediatric intensivists' understanding of the pathophysiology,
definition, incidence, monitoring, and management of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) …

This review will describe the definitions on intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and
abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). In order to understand these definitions the …

The recent definitions on intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), intra-abdominal volume (IAV) and
abdominal compliance (Cab) are a step forward in understanding these important concepts …

Over the last few decades, increasing attention has been paid to understanding the
pathophysiology, aetiology, prognosis, and treatment of elevated intra-abdominal pressure …

The effects of increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) on cardiovascular function are well
recognized and include a combined negative effect on preload, afterload and contractility …

BACKGROUND Capnoperitoneum and anaesthesia impair lung aeration during
laparoscopy in children. These changes can be detected and monitored at the bedside by …