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[Abviser Kit intra-abdominal pressure monitoring]
Anabel Basterra Longás1, Sandra Arizcun González, Beatriz Erdozain Ríos
1Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos, Hospital Virgen del Camino, Pamplona, Navarra.
Abstract:
The authors explain what an Abviser Kit consists of as an appropriate technique to measure intra-abdominal pressure, especially for patients in critical condition who have a depressed immune system since this deals with a closed system which prevents the movements a bladder catheter causes. This method minimizes the risk of infection, shortening hospital stays.
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