Understanding of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome among Pediatric Healthcare Providers
Joint Authors
Mathur, Mudit
Ejike, J. Chiaka
Bahjri, Khaled
Baerg, Joanne
Newcombe, Jennifer
Source
Critical Care Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The sparse reporting of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in the pediatric literature may reflect inadequate awareness and recognition among pediatric healthcare providers (HCP).
Purpose.
To assess awareness of ACS, knowledge of the definition and intraabdominal pressure (IAP) measurement techniques used among pediatric HCP.
Method.
A written survey distributed at two pediatric critical care conferences.
Results.
Forty-seven percent of 1107 questionnaires were completed.
Participants included pediatric intensivists, pediatric nurses, and others.
Seventy-seven percent (n=513) of participants had heard of ACS.
Only 46.8% defined ACS correctly.
The threshold IAP value used to define ACS was variable among participants.
About one-quarter of participants (83/343), had never measured IAP.
Conclusion.
Twenty-three percent of HCP surveyed were unaware of ACS.
Criteria used to define ACS were variable.
Focused education on recognition of ACS and measuring IAP should be promoted among pediatric HCP.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ejike, J. Chiaka& Newcombe, Jennifer& Baerg, Joanne& Bahjri, Khaled& Mathur, Mudit. 2010. Understanding of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome among Pediatric Healthcare Providers. Critical Care Research and Practice،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ejike, J. Chiaka…[et al.]. Understanding of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome among Pediatric Healthcare Providers. Critical Care Research and Practice No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ejike, J. Chiaka& Newcombe, Jennifer& Baerg, Joanne& Bahjri, Khaled& Mathur, Mudit. Understanding of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome among Pediatric Healthcare Providers. Critical Care Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505446