Is it feasible to measure intra-abdominal pressure using a balloon-tipped rectal catheter? results of a validation study

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  • who: Anneleen S. Staelens from the Department Medicine and Life Sciences, University, u2011, Lublin, Poland have published the research work: Is it feasible to measure intra-abdominal pressure using a balloon-tipped rectal catheter? Results of a validation study, in the Journal: (JOURNAL)
  • what: In this experiment, IAP measurement through the vagina and_(in some cases) rectum at supine, low lithotomy, and high lithotomy positions were evaluated.
  • how: In this study a small amount of air (at ambient temperature) was used to fill the rectal balloon and air is very sensitive to temperature . . .

     

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