| Abstract: | Abdominal compartment syndrome is often easily overlooked while an adult trauma patient is being stabilized. It demands meticulous physical examination by the provider. The patient’s mortality rate is determined by the severity and time of the symptoms recognized by the provider. Intra-abdominal hypertension (measured by intra-abdominal pressure) and abdominal compartment syndrome are established causes of death among critically ill patients. Therefore, recognizing early signs and symptoms in an adult trauma patient can aid the provider in deciding the appropriate course of treatment, ultimately evading the life-threatening decompressive laparotomy. |
