[Emergency expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment
Association Emergency Medicine Branch Of Chinese Medical1, Association Emergency Physicians Branch Of Beijing Medical, Association Emergency Treatment And First Aid Branch Of Beijing Medical Doctor
1Corresponding author: Xie Miaorong, Department of Emergency, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China, Email: yyyyxmr@ccmu.edu.cn; Zhang Guoqiang, Department of Emergency, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China, Email: zhangchong2003@vip.sina.com; Li Chunsheng, Department of Emergency, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China, Email: lcscyyy@163.com; Lyu Chuanzhu, Department of Emergency, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610072, China,
New guidelines address intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in Chinese emergency departments. This consensus enhances early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Context:
- Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are critical conditions in emergency settings.
- Adverse outcomes are common in patients with IAH/ACS.
- A lack of specific management guidelines for IAH/ACS exists in Chinese emergency departments.
Purpose:
- To establish expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of adult IAH/ACS in emergency settings in China.
- To enhance emergency physicians' diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities for IAH/ACS.
- To provide practical guidance for managing IAH/ACS in critical care.
Summary:
- The consensus recommends routine intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) measurement for at-risk emergency patients.
- It emphasizes early identification, continuous monitoring, and timely interventions, including non-surgical and surgical options.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments, fluid resuscitation, organ support, and nutritional strategies are also highlighted.
Impact:
- Improved clinical outcomes for emergency patients with IAH/ACS.
- Standardized and enhanced management protocols for IAH/ACS in China.
- Increased awareness and preparedness among emergency physicians for critical abdominal conditions.
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