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Abdominal compartment syndrome is a medical emergency caused by dangerous pressure in the abdomen from bleeding or swelling, which can lead to organ malfunction and failure. It occurs most often in critically ill patients and requires early diagnosis and treatment. The pressure is considered high at above 20 mmHg and can prevent organs from receiving enough blood and oxygen.

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Abdominal compartment syndrome is a medical emergency caused by dangerous pressure in the abdomen from bleeding or swelling, which can lead to organ malfunction and failure. It occurs most often in critically ill patients and requires early diagnosis and treatment. The pressure is considered high at above 20 mmHg and can prevent organs from receiving enough blood and oxygen.

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Adominal Compartment Syndrome

Abdominal compartment syndrome is a medical emergency that can occur in


critically ill people, such as those in the intensive care unit. Bleeding or
swelling in your belly (abdomen) causes dangerous pressure, which leads to
organ malfunction. Abdominal compartment syndrome is life-threatening.
Early diagnosis and treatment are essential.

What is abdominal compartment syndrome?

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency that can


occur in critically ill people. It happens when swelling and pressure in your
belly (abdomen) reach dangerous levels.

Normal intra-abdominal pressure ranges between 0 and 5 millimeters of


mercury (mmHg). In critically ill people, the range is between 5 and 7
mmHg. High intra-abdominal pressure may be defined as:

 Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH), in which pressure is 12 to 20


mmHg.
 Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), in which pressure is
higher than 20 mmHg.

 Abdominal compartment syndrome can prevent your organs and


muscles from getting enough blood and oxygen. This can lead to
multi-organ failure and death, so it must be recognized and treated
quickly.
 Is abdominal compartment syndrome common?

 Abdominal compartment syndrome is rare. It’s most often limited to


people in critical condition in the hospital, usually the intensive care
unit.
What causes abdominal compartment syndrome?

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) occurs when bleeding or


swelling causes pressure in your abdomen. Conditions that may cause
such bleeding or pressure include:

 Extensive surgery in your abdomen.


 Infection in your abdomen.
 Intestinal obstruction (blockage).
 Large amount of IV fluids (called fluid resuscitation), often required
for surgery or sepsis.
 Major burns.
 Massive blood transfusion.
 Pancreatitis.
 Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (a bulge in your aorta, the
main blood vessel from your heart to your chest and belly).
 Trauma (injury) to your abdomen.

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