Surgical Emergencies in the ICU. Issue 1 (January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saini, Vikram; Ashraf, Obaid; Babowice, James; Hamilton, Holly A.; Khan, Uzer; Bhanot, Nitin
• Is Part Of: Critical care nursing quarterly. Volume 46:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 65
• Publication Date: 2023-01
• Subjects: foreign body aspiration -- necrotizing soft-tissue infections -- obstructive uropathy -- surgical emergencies; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Intensive care nursing -- Periodicals; Education, Nursing, Continuing -- Periodicals; Critical Care -- Periodicals; Emergencies -- Periodicals; 616.028
• DOI: 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000437
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0887-9303

Abstract

Abstract : Surgical emergencies are common in the critical care setting and require prompt diagnosis and management. Here, we discuss some of the surgical emergencies involving the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and genitourinary sites. In addition, foreign body aspiration and necrotizing soft-tissue infections have been elaborated. Clinicians should be aware of the risk factors, keys examination findings, diagnostic modalities, and medical as well as surgical treatment options for these potentially fatal illnesses.