Acute Compartment Syndrome exists and can lead to irreversible outcomes if not treated in time

Abstract

ABSTRACT ACS is a potentially lethal condition caused by any event that produces an increase in IAP, inducing systemic collapse, tissue hypoperfusion and organ dysfunction. Thus, ACS is not exclusively a problem of the traumatic and surgical patient population.Iatrogenic ACS predisposes patients to multiple organ failure if no urgent action is taken.

Keywords

• Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
• Acute Disease
• General Surgery
• Emergency Treatment