Abdominal compament syndrome develops when abdominal pressures are more than
Correct Answer: 20 mm of Hg
Description: Abdominal compament syndrome (ACS) comprises increasingorgan dysfunction or failure as a result of IAH (intra abdominal hypeension). IAH is presentwhen there is consistent increased IAP (Intra abdominal pressure) greater than 12 mm Hg,determined by a minimum of three measurements conducted 4to 6 hours apa, measured at the end of expiration in a relaxedpatient. ACS may be primary or secondary and develops when IAP is 20 mm Hg or greater, with or without abdominal perfusion pressure less than 50 mm HgSabiston 20e pg: 327
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