To Assess the Role of Nonoperative Management in Reduction and Prevention of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Blunt Trauma Abdomen Cases

Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to assess the role of nonoperative 
management in reduction and prevention of ACS in blunt trauma abdomen cases. The direct 
methods are quite accurate over all ranges of IAP, it is impractical and not feasible for routine 
practice. Indirect pressure measurement is done through Inferior Vena cava, gastric, rectal 
and Urinary Bladder. The simplest and the method of choice is transurethral measurement of 
UBP using a Foley’s catheter. The bladder is drained and then it is filled with 25 ml of 
normal saline