Understanding of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome among Pediatric Healthcare Providers
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Understanding of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome among Pediatric Healthcare Providers
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 c...
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عنوان ژورنال: Critical Care Research and Practice
سال: 2010
ISSN: 2090-1305,2090-1313
DOI: 10.1155/2010/876013