a_clinical_pearl How to measure intra abdominal pressure?

[Ahmed Nabil]

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[Mumtaz]

I'm curious about the capacity of the urinary bladder in relation to different ages, and how it's possible that 25 ml of normal saline is enough for measurement. Can you provide more information on this?

[Ahmed Nabil]

I'm curious about the capacity of the urinary bladder in relation to different ages, and how it's possible that 25 ml of normal saline is enough for measurement. Can you provide more information on this?

For more details check here:

https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Intraabdominal_Pressure_Monitoring/

[Mumtaz]

For more details check here:
https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospit...re_Monitoring/

This is an incredibly informative and detailed description of the process to measure intra-abdominal pressure. It covers all aspects of the procedure with clear explanations, such as how body mass index can affect IAP readings, what position changes should be made to obtain a proper reading, and other potential factors that could influence results. The writing is easy to understand and provides helpful tips for those conducting this type of measurement. Overall, it's an excellent review on the subject!