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Abdominal TraumaAbdominal Trauma
Dr. Qiu XinguangDr. Qiu Xinguang
Department ofDepartment of General Surgery,General Surgery,
First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou UniversityFirst Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University(450052)(450052)
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Mechanism of InjuryMechanism of Injury
Blunt injuryBlunt injury
Penetrating injuryPenetrating injury
Blast injuryBlast injury Iatrogenic injuryIatrogenic injury
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Blunt injuryBlunt injury
Commonest modeCommonest mode
Frequently multiFrequently multi--system injurysystem injury
Abdominal injury accounts for 10%Abdominal injury accounts for 10%blunt trauma deathblunt trauma death
Road traffic accidentRoad traffic accident
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Mechanism of blunt injuryMechanism of blunt injury
Direct impactDirect impact
Deceleration and rotational forcesDeceleration and rotational forces
Liver and spleen are the mostLiver and spleen are the mostcommonly injured organscommonly injured organs
Bowel injury (acute increase inBowel injury (acute increase in
intraluminal pressure / shearing atintraluminal pressure / shearing atmesentery)mesentery)
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Penetrating injuryPenetrating injury
High velocityHigh velocity
Gunshot woundsGunshot wounds
Low velocityLow velocity
Stab wounds / lowStab wounds / low--velocity missilesvelocity missiles
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Mechanism of penetrating injuryMechanism of penetrating injury
Stab woundsStab wounds
Injury confined to the tract ofInjury confined to the tract ofwoundingwounding
Gunshot woundsGunshot wounds
Depends on the energy transferredDepends on the energy transferred
Penetration is accompanied by shockPenetration is accompanied by shockwave with cavitating effect (spiralwave with cavitating effect (spiralpath of motion)path of motion)
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Iatrogenic injuryIatrogenic injury
UncommonUncommon
LaparoscopyLaparoscopy
EndoscopyEndoscopy
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Primary survey and resuscitationPrimary survey and resuscitation
Objectives of this phase:Objectives of this phase:To identify and correct any immediate lifeTo identify and correct any immediate life--threatening conditionsthreatening conditionsTo anticipate problemsTo anticipate problems
The activities are performed simultaneously withThe activities are performed simultaneously withenough personnelenough personnelAA-- Airway and cervical spine controlAirway and cervical spine controlBB-- BreathingBreathingCC-- Circulation with haemorrhage controlCirculation with haemorrhage controlDD-- DisabilityDisabilityEE-- ExposureExposure
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Airway and CAirway and C--spinecontrolspinecontrol
CC--spine injury should be assumedspine injury should be assumed
No attempt should be made to turnNo attempt should be made to turn
the patientthe patients head to one side unlesss head to one side unlessCC--spine injury has been ruled outspine injury has been ruled out
Oxygen provided once airway clearedOxygen provided once airway clearedand securedand secured
Beware of aspirationBeware of aspiration
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BreathingBreathing
Anticipate SIX immediately lifeAnticipate SIX immediately life--threateningthreateningthoracic conditions:thoracic conditions:1. Airway obstruction1. Airway obstruction2. Tension pneumothorax2. Tension pneumothorax
3. Open chest wound3. Open chest wound4. Massive haemothorax4. Massive haemothorax5. Flail chest5. Flail chest6. Cardiac tamponade6. Cardiac tamponade
Respiratory rate and effort are both sensitiveRespiratory rate and effort are both sensitivemarkers of underlying lung pathology (bothmarkers of underlying lung pathology (bothshould be monitored)should be monitored)
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CirculationCirculation
Key objectives of circulatory care:Key objectives of circulatory care:
Stop haemorrhageStop haemorrhageAssess hypovolaemiaAssess hypovolaemia
Vascular assessVascular assess
Appropriate fluid resuscitationAppropriate fluid resuscitation
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Stop haemorrhageStop haemorrhage
Direct pressure (external haemorrhage)Direct pressure (external haemorrhage)
Long bone fractures be splintedLong bone fractures be splinted
Pelvic bindingPelvic binding
Pneumatic antiPneumatic anti--shock garment (PASG)shock garment (PASG)
Pelvic fracture may need external fixationPelvic fracture may need external fixation
Try to avoid:Try to avoid:
Vessel clampingVessel clamping
Tourniquets (distal ischaemia)Tourniquets (distal ischaemia)
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Assessment forhypovolaemiaAssessment forhypovolaemia
Skin (colour, clamminess and capillary refill)Skin (colour, clamminess and capillary refill)
Heart rate and BPHeart rate and BP
Pulse pressurePulse pressure
Conscious levelConscious level ECG monitoringECG monitoring
Search for common sites of occult bleeding:Search for common sites of occult bleeding:
ChestChest
Abdomen / RetroperitoneumAbdomen / Retroperitoneum
PelvisPelvis
Long bonesLong bones
Splints and dressingsSplints and dressings
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VascularassessVascularassess
Large bore IV catheterLarge bore IV catheter
20ml blood taken for grouping and x20ml blood taken for grouping and x--
match and for ematch and for e--
+ full blood count+ full blood count Femoral line / venous cut down /Femoral line / venous cut down /
intraintra--osseous access (if peripheral IVosseous access (if peripheral IVassess failed)assess failed)
Central venous line insertion is notCentral venous line insertion is notessential for initial resuscitationessential for initial resuscitation
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Fluid resuscitationFluid resuscitation
Initial fluid resuscitation:Initial fluid resuscitation:
2L warmed crystalloid2L warmed crystalloid
Responder: Give maintenance fluids onceResponder: Give maintenance fluids once
initial deficit replacedinitial deficit replaced Transient responder: Deteriorate due toTransient responder: Deteriorate due to
continued haemorrhage, give blood andcontinued haemorrhage, give blood andurgent surgical opinionurgent surgical opinion
NonNon--responder: Ongoing haemorrhage atresponder: Ongoing haemorrhage ata greater rate, need urgent surgicala greater rate, need urgent surgicalopinionopinion
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Resuscitation endResuscitation end--pointpoint
Administer sufficient fluids to maintain perfusionAdminister sufficient fluids to maintain perfusionof essential organsof essential organs
SBP 80mmHg (previously normotensive)SBP 80mmHg (previously normotensive) Equivalent to a palpable radial pulseEquivalent to a palpable radial pulse Permissive hypotension to minimizePermissive hypotension to minimize
Ongoing haemorrhageOngoing haemorrhageDisruption of established thrombusDisruption of established thrombusDilution of clotting factorsDilution of clotting factors
Monitored vitals:Monitored vitals:Resp rate, SaO2, HR, BP, Pulse pressure, CardiacResp rate, SaO2, HR, BP, Pulse pressure, Cardiacmonitoring, Temp, Urine output, GCSmonitoring, Temp, Urine output, GCS
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Urethral injuryUrethral injury
Far more common in male patientsFar more common in male patients
55--25% patients with pelvic fractures have an25% patients with pelvic fractures have anassociated urethral injuryassociated urethral injury
Symptoms:Symptoms:
Perineal painPerineal pain
DysuriaDysuria
Failure to voidFailure to void
Signs:Signs:
Blood at urethral meatusBlood at urethral meatus
Bruising around scrotumBruising around scrotum
HighHigh--riding prostateriding prostate
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Urethral injuryUrethral injury
Urinary catheterization isUrinary catheterization iscontraindicated:contraindicated:
Conversion of partial to completeConversion of partial to completetransectiontransection
Stricture formationStricture formation
Introduce infectionIntroduce infection Diagnosis confirmed by retrogradeDiagnosis confirmed by retrograde
urethrogramurethrogram
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DisabilityDisability
Baseline neurological examination:Baseline neurological examination:
AVPU responseAVPU response
Glasgow comma scale (if time permits)Glasgow comma scale (if time permits)
Pupillary responsePupillary response Repeated assessment to look for signs ofRepeated assessment to look for signs of
deteriorationdeterioration
Common causes of deterioration:Common causes of deterioration:
HypoxiaHypoxia
HypovolaemiaHypovolaemia
HypoglycaemiaHypoglycaemia
Raised ICPRaised ICP
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ExposureExposure
Trauma victims must be kept warmTrauma victims must be kept warmand covered with blankets when notand covered with blankets when notexaminedexamined
LogLog--rollroll
Assess the spine from skull base toAssess the spine from skull base tococcyxcoccyx
Examine the back for signs of injuryExamine the back for signs of injury
Rectal examinationRectal examination
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Secondary surveySecondary survey
(abdominal examination)(abdominal examination)
Key objective:Key objective:
To decide if laparotomy is neededTo decide if laparotomy is needed
Detailed examination of the abdomen,Detailed examination of the abdomen,
pelvis and perineumpelvis and perineum Note for bruising and woundsNote for bruising and wounds
Cover exposed bowel loops with warm NSCover exposed bowel loops with warm NSsoaked gauzesoaked gauze
Gastric tube to decompress distendedGastric tube to decompress distendedstomach to facilitate abdominalstomach to facilitate abdominalexamination and reduce risk of aspirationexamination and reduce risk of aspiration
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Physical examinationPhysical examination
Most alert patients will haveMost alert patients will have abdominalabdominaltendernesstenderness
Initial PE in blunt abdominal trauma isInitial PE in blunt abdominal trauma is
only 65% accurateonly 65% accurateAltered mental state (drugs, alcohol, HI,Altered mental state (drugs, alcohol, HI,etc)etc)
Sensory abnormalities (spinal cord injury)Sensory abnormalities (spinal cord injury)
Distracting injuries (extraDistracting injuries (extra--abdominal)abdominal) Serial examinations are often moreSerial examinations are often more
importantimportant
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Physical findingsPhysical findings
DistensionDistension
Usually 2Usually 200 to ileus orto ileus or
pneumoperitoneum orpneumoperitoneum orhaemoperitoneumhaemoperitoneum
BruisingBruising
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PalpationPalpation
Lower ribs fractureLower ribs fracture
Abdominal tenderness, guarding orAbdominal tenderness, guarding orreboundrebound
Pelvic stabilityPelvic stability Lumbar spine for tendernessLumbar spine for tenderness
Rectal examinationRectal examination
Anal toneAnal tone
Prostate position (?high riding)Prostate position (?high riding)
Blood over examination gloveBlood over examination glove
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Plain radiographsPlain radiographs
CXRCXR
The most important plain filmThe most important plain film
Obvious intraObvious intra--thoracic andthoracic anddiaphragmatic injuriesdiaphragmatic injuries
Pelvis (AP view)Pelvis (AP view)
CC--spine (Lat view) make sure Cspine (Lat view) make sure C11--CC77are well shownare well shown
AXR seldom helpful (not routine)AXR seldom helpful (not routine)
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Laboratory studiesLaboratory studies
Laboratory tests play limited role inLaboratory tests play limited role inthe diagnosis of IAI (normal testthe diagnosis of IAI (normal testnever R/O IAI)never R/O IAI)
Baseline Hb levelBaseline Hb level
AcidAcid--base statusbase status
Amylase (not sensitive / specific)Amylase (not sensitive / specific) Urinalysis (gross haematuria is theUrinalysis (gross haematuria is the
most consistent sign of serious renalmost consistent sign of serious renalinjury)injury)
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Diagnostic peritoneal lavageDiagnostic peritoneal lavage
Before the introduction of DPL ~20%Before the introduction of DPL ~20%patient with abdominal trauma died ofpatient with abdominal trauma died ofunrecognized injuryunrecognized injury
Sensitive 97Sensitive 97--99%99% Fast (5Fast (5--15 min)15 min) False +ve 1.4%False +ve 1.4% Complication rate 1%Complication rate 1% No information on retroperitoneal organsNo information on retroperitoneal organs Not sensitive to detect diaphragmatic orNot sensitive to detect diaphragmatic or
bladder injuries (these result in minimalbladder injuries (these result in minimalbleeding)bleeding)
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Contraindication ofPDLContraindication ofPDL
AbsoluteAbsolute
Obvious need for laparotomyObvious need for laparotomy
EviscerationEvisceration RelativeRelative
Pregnancy (>12 wks)Pregnancy (>12 wks)
Previous abdominal surgeryPrevious abdominal surgery
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Criticism ofPDLCriticism ofPDL
Overly sensitiveOverly sensitive
NonNon--bleeding solid organ injuriesbleeding solid organ injuries
(which can be managed(which can be managedconservatively)conservatively)
NonNon--therapeutic laparotomiestherapeutic laparotomies
Best preserved for hypotensive,
Best preserved for hypotensive,unstable, multiunstable, multi--injured patientsinjured patients
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TechniquesTechniques
Closed percutaneousClosed percutaneous
SemiSemi--closedclosed
OpenOpen
1 Liter1 Liter of warmof warm normal salinenormal saline is instilledis instilledin adultsin adults
15 ml/kg in children15 ml/kg in childrenA minimum ofA minimum of300 ml300 ml of lavage fluid mustof lavage fluid mustreturn to give a representative samplereturn to give a representative sample
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Positive results ofDPLPositive results ofDPL
10ml gross blood or bowel contents10ml gross blood or bowel contentswith initial aspirationwith initial aspiration
RBC count >100,000 cells/ml inRBC count >100,000 cells/ml inblunt traumablunt trauma
RBC count >10,000 cells/ml in stabRBC count >10,000 cells/ml in stabwoundswounds
RBC count >5000 cells/ml inRBC count >5000 cells/ml inpenetrating chest traumapenetrating chest trauma
WBC count >500 cells/mlWBC count >500 cells/ml
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UltrasoundUltrasound
Kristensen et al first reported the use ofKristensen et al first reported the use ofUSG in abdominal trauma in 1971USG in abdominal trauma in 1971
NonNon--invasive and inexpensiveinvasive and inexpensive
Portable (bed side)Portable (bed side) No radiation / contrast requiredNo radiation / contrast required Well tolerated (excellent for unstableWell tolerated (excellent for unstable
patients)patients) Quick (within 3 mins in experienced hands)Quick (within 3 mins in experienced hands) Serial examination easy to performSerial examination easy to perform Best screens for haemoperitoneumBest screens for haemoperitoneum
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FAST techniqueFAST technique
Focused Abdomianl Sonography forFocused Abdomianl Sonography forTrauma (Rozycki et al)Trauma (Rozycki et al)
A standard approach which involvesA standard approach which involves
imaging a limited number of US windowsimaging a limited number of US windowsto detect fluid:to detect fluid:
RUQ (MorisonRUQ (Morisons pouch)s pouch)
LUQ (to view the spleen)LUQ (to view the spleen)
Pelvis (Douglas pouch)Pelvis (Douglas pouch)Pericardial window to assess forPericardial window to assess forpericardial effusion (epigastric)pericardial effusion (epigastric)
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Reliability ofFASTReliability ofFAST
Sensitivity 93.4%Sensitivity 93.4%
Specificity 98.7%Specificity 98.7%
Accuracy 97.5%Accuracy 97.5%A collected review of ~5000 patientsA collected review of ~5000 patients(with FAST performed by surgeons)(with FAST performed by surgeons)
Rozycki and Shackford J Trauma 1996; 28: 483Rozycki and Shackford J Trauma 1996; 28: 483--99
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Results interpretationResults interpretation
Unstable patients with a +ve USUnstable patients with a +ve USrequires laparotomyrequires laparotomy
Stable patients can be followed byStable patients can be followed byserial US or employ CT for furtherserial US or employ CT for furtherevaluationevaluation
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LimitationsLimitations
Operator dependentOperator dependent
Uncooperative / agitated patientsUncooperative / agitated patients
ObesityObesity
Surgical emphysemaSurgical emphysema
IleusIleus
Cannot assess retroperitoneal organsCannot assess retroperitoneal organs
Like CT, US is insensitive for bowel injuryLike CT, US is insensitive for bowel injury
Poor sensitivity for penetrating traumaPoor sensitivity for penetrating trauma
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Abdominal computed tomographyAbdominal computed tomography
Introduced in late 1970s for traumaIntroduced in late 1970s for traumamanagementmanagement
CT quantifies intraperitoneal bloodCT quantifies intraperitoneal blood
and grades organ injuryand grades organ injury IV and oral contrastIV and oral contrast
Accuracy is extremely readerAccuracy is extremely reader--
dependentdependent Modern spiral scan requires 3Modern spiral scan requires 3--5 mins5 mins
Dome of diaphragm to pelvisDome of diaphragm to pelvis
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PrecautionsPrecautions
Haemodynamically stableHaemodynamically stable
More time consuming than DPL /More time consuming than DPL /
FASTFAST 3030--50 min50 min
Adequate monitoringAdequate monitoring
Resuscitation facilities must beResuscitation facilities must beavailable in the CT roomavailable in the CT room
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Diagnostic laparoscopyDiagnostic laparoscopy
DL is a relatively new investigationDL is a relatively new investigation Little evidence to support its role in bluntLittle evidence to support its role in blunt
traumatrauma
Not sensitive in Dx hollow viscus andNot sensitive in Dx hollow viscus andretroperitoneal injuryretroperitoneal injury Penetrating trauma (stab wounds) inPenetrating trauma (stab wounds) in
stable patientstable patient100% sensitivity100% sensitivity for identification offor identification of
peritoneal penetrationperitoneal penetration Most effective for diagnosing rupturedMost effective for diagnosing ruptured
diaphragmdiaphragm
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Limitation ofDLLimitation ofDL
Time consumingTime consuming
InvasiveInvasive
General anaestheticGeneral anaesthetic Difficult to exclude hollow viscusDifficult to exclude hollow viscus
perforationperforation
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Management approach forManagement approach for
blunt abdominal traumablunt abdominal trauma Unstable patient with abdominal signUnstable patient with abdominal sign
OperationOperation
Unstable patient with uncertain abdominal injuryUnstable patient with uncertain abdominal injury
DPL or FASTDPL or FAST Stable patient with associated severe injuriesStable patient with associated severe injuries
DPL or FASTDPL or FAST
Stable patient with associated minor injuries andStable patient with associated minor injuries andequivocal abdomenequivocal abdomen
CT scanCT scan Stable patient with abdominal signsStable patient with abdominal signs
CT scan (allowing nonCT scan (allowing non--operative Tx if appropriate)operative Tx if appropriate)
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Stab woundsStab wounds
Penetrates peritoneum in 2/3 casesPenetrates peritoneum in 2/3 cases Only 50Only 50--70% of these have significant70% of these have significant
visceral or vascular injuryvisceral or vascular injury
Selective laparotomies to reduce morbiditySelective laparotomies to reduce morbidityand hospital stay in haemodynamicallyand hospital stay in haemodynamicallystable patientsstable patients
Diagnostic aids:Diagnostic aids:Wound explorationWound exploration
DPLDPLLaparoscopyLaparoscopySerial examinationsSerial examinations
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Lumbarand flank woundsLumbarand flank wounds
Significantly less risk (
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Management approach forManagement approach for
penetrating abdominal traumapenetrating abdominal trauma
Sensitivity ofCT or US are far too low toSensitivity ofCT or US are far too low toexclude intraexclude intra--abdominal injuryabdominal injury
Stab woundsStab wounds
Peritoneal penetrationPeritoneal penetration pp LaparotomyLaparotomyDiagnostic laparoscopyDiagnostic laparoscopy ss LaparotomyLaparotomy
Wound explorationWound exploration ss LaparotomyLaparotomy
Gunshot woundsGunshot wounds
Obligatory laparotomyObligatory laparotomy
Diagnostic laparoscopyDiagnostic laparoscopy ss LaparotomyLaparotomy
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Incidence ofIAI requiringIncidence ofIAI requiring
exploratory laparotomyexploratory laparotomy
BluntBlunt%%
PenetratinPenetrating %g %
SpleenSpleen 4747 77LiverLiver 5151 2828
Pancreas /Pancreas /
DuodenumDuodenum
1010 1111
ColonColon 55 2323
Stomach /Stomach /Small bowelSmall bowel
99 4242
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Management PrioritizationManagement Prioritization
Concurrent head injuriesConcurrent head injuries
An exsanguinating abdominal injuryAn exsanguinating abdominal injury
demands a laparotomy to controldemands a laparotomy to controlbleeding before assessment of the HIbleeding before assessment of the HI
Pelvic fracturePelvic fracture
Rapid application of external fixatorRapid application of external fixatorto stabilize the pelvis beforeto stabilize the pelvis beforelaparotomylaparotomy
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NonNon--operative management ofoperative management of
solid organ injurysolid organ injury
Increasing evidence to support nonIncreasing evidence to support non--operative Mxoperative Mx
Parallels with the wideParallels with the wide--spread use ofspread use ofCTCT
Clinical criteria (not CT grading) areClinical criteria (not CT grading) areused for decision makingused for decision making
Must be continuously monitored inMust be continuously monitored inHDU or ICU settingHDU or ICU setting
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Criteria for nonCriteria for non--operativeMxoperativeMx
Solid organ injury shown on CT scanSolid organ injury shown on CT scan
Minimal abdominal signsMinimal abdominal signs
Haemodynamically stableHaemodynamically stable Requires
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Success rate of nonSuccess rate of non--operativeMxoperativeMx
LiverLiver
5050--80%80%
SpleenSpleen93% for minor injuries93% for minor injuries
RenalRenal
Majority can be Mx conservativelyMajority can be Mx conservativelyunless there is injury to renal pedicleunless there is injury to renal pedicleor massive damageor massive damage
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Intervention radiologyIntervention radiology
AngiographyAngiography ss embolizationembolization
Both diagnostic and therapeuticBoth diagnostic and therapeutic
Common useCommon usePelvic fracture with bleedingPelvic fracture with bleedinguncontrolled by fixationuncontrolled by fixation
Solid organ injurySolid organ injury
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Damagecontrol surgeryDamagecontrol surgery
10% trauma patients cannot tolerate10% trauma patients cannot toleratedefinitive procedure at initial laparotomydefinitive procedure at initial laparotomy
Survival benefit demonstrated with theSurvival benefit demonstrated with the
use ofuse ofdamage controldamage control approachapproachControl bleedingControl bleeding
Injured bowel stapled without anastomosisInjured bowel stapled without anastomosis
Solid organ injury packedSolid organ injury packedAbdomen rapidly closed with towel clips orAbdomen rapidly closed with towel clips orplastic bagplastic bag
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Indications for damagecontrolIndications for damagecontrol
HypothermiaHypothermia ee353500CC
Acidosis pH
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Abdominal compartment syndromeAbdominal compartment syndrome
ACS: A group of adverse progressiveACS: A group of adverse progressivephysiological effects of raised intraphysiological effects of raised intra--abdominal pressureabdominal pressure
Abdominal trauma is the commonestAbdominal trauma is the commonestcausecause
Pressure required to precipitate ACSPressure required to precipitate ACS
is unknown (varies with individuals)is unknown (varies with individuals) Most will require decompression atMost will require decompression at
2525--35 cmH35 cmH22OO
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Predisposing factors in traumaPredisposing factors in trauma
patientspatients
Massive intraMassive intra--abdominal bleedingabdominal bleeding
Visceral edema (ischaemiaVisceral edema (ischaemia--
reperfusion)reperfusion) Vigorous fluid resuscitationVigorous fluid resuscitation
SurgerySurgery
PackingPacking
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PathophysiologyPathophysiology
Diaphragmatic splinting (Resp)Diaphragmatic splinting (Resp)
Pressure on IVC (Decreases venousPressure on IVC (Decreases venous
return and thus cardiac output)return and thus cardiac output) Oliguria (Direct renal compressionOliguria (Direct renal compression
+/+/-- reduced systemic blood flow)reduced systemic blood flow)
The condition is fatal unless treatedThe condition is fatal unless treatedbefore irreversible physiologicalbefore irreversible physiologicalinsult occursinsult occurs
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Major systems affectedMajor systems affected
PulmonaryPulmonary
CardiovascularCardiovascular
RenalRenal
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Treatment ofACSTreatment ofACS
Urinary manometry to monitor theUrinary manometry to monitor theintraabdominal pressureintraabdominal pressure
Nasogastric decompressionNasogastric decompression
Abdominal decompressionAbdominal decompression
Control of haemorrhageControl of haemorrhage
Evacuation of gauze packs and bloodEvacuation of gauze packs and blood
Delayed wound closure (temporaryDelayed wound closure (temporaryplastic wrap)plastic wrap)
Ventilatory support till definitiveVentilatory support till definitive
closure (optimally in 2closure (optimally in 2--3 days time)3 days time)
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Thank you!Thank you!
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PhD. Qiu XinguangPhD. Qiu Xinguang
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