Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Abdominal compartment syndrome is characterized by sustained elevated intra-abdominal pressure. Normal intra-abdominal pressure is 0-5 mm Hg. Intraabdominal hypertension develops when pressure rises above 12 mm Hg. When pressure reaches > 20 mm Hg, abdominal compartment syndrome ensues. Abdominal compartment syndrome may occur as a complication of severe burns. Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_compartment_syndrome#:~:text=Abdominal%20compartment%20syndrome%20(ACS)%20occurs Image via: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surgeryjournal.co.uk%2Farticle%2FS0263-9319(06)00003-2%2Ffulltext&psig=AOvVaw074wYdY-6X4sLq4Ou_JFsL&ust=1644413710626000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjRxqFwoTCPiLqMSc8PUCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD
