Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS), marked by heightened pressure in the abdominal cavity, poses a severe risk to critically ill patients, often leading to multisystem organ failure. Established in 2004, the World Society of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WSACS) standardized ACS definitions and guidelines due to underdiagnosis. Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is a critical metric, and ACS is … Read more