Abdominal compartment syndrome in burns patients: Introduction of an evidence-based management guideline and algorithm. Issue 6 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Strong, Ben; Spoors, Catherine; Richardson, Nigel; Martin, Niall; Barnes, David; El-Muttardi, Naguib; Shelley, Odhran
• Is Part Of: Journal of trauma and acute care surgery. Volume 90:Issue 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Burn -- resuscitation -- intra-abdominal hypertension -- abdominal compartment syndrome -- management -- guideline; Surgical intensive care -- Periodicals; Surgical emergencies -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.026
• DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003131
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2163-0755

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Abdominal compartment syndrome is a serious potential complication of burn injury, and carries high morbidity and mortality. Although there are generalised published guidelines on managing the condition, to date no management algorithm has yet been published tailored specifically to the burn injury patient. We set out to examine the literature on the subject in order to produce an evidence based management guideline, with the aim of improving outcomes for these patients. The guideline covers early detection and assessment of the condition as well as optimum medical, surgical and postoperative management. We believe that this guideline provides a much needed benchmark for managing burns patients with raised intra-abdominal pressure, as well as providing a template for further research and improvements in care.