WSACS - The Abdominal Compartment Society

16/03/2025

16/03/2025

The IFA and Nephro Critical Care Society have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a robust framework for exchanging courses, experiences, and expertise.

This collaboration aims to advance knowledge, improve patient outcomes, and promote excellence in fluid management, critical care, and anaesthesiology worldwide. By driving impactful initiatives and bridging gaps in education and practice, both organizations are committed to benefiting healthcare professionals and patients across the globe.

For more information, visit the Fluid Academy!
💧 https://fluidacademy.mn.co/spaces/11915976/feed

Picture: Nephro CCS founder Dr. Tapas Kumar Sahoo & IFA president Dr. Manu Malbrain

16/03/2025

How prevalent is intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH), and at what point does it progress to abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS)?

These questions remain challenging, given varying criteria and a “gray zone” between mild elevations in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and severe organ dysfunction.

🔹 Variability in Definitions: Different cutoff values (12, 15, 20, or even 25 mmHg) complicate comparisons of IAH incidence, yet studies consistently show a higher prevalence following emergency surgery.

🔹 Progression to ACS: IAH becomes ACS when increased IAP coexists with organ dysfunction. While decompression is advised for IAP >20 mmHg with clear organ compromise, patients in the 15–20 mmHg range often require clinical judgment due to borderline symptoms and multiple confounding factors.

🔹 Clinical Implications: The “no-man’s land” between normal IAP and ACS highlights the importance of more precise measures (e.g., splanchnic perfusion) to guide timely interventions and optimize patient outcomes.

🤿 For a deeper dive and clinical resources, visit our Members Portal.
🔗 https://fluidacademy.mn.co/posts/abdominal-compartment-book-2-definitions

16/03/2025

🔬 Elevate your clinical practice by mastering the gold standard in noninvasive IAP measurement—an indispensable technique for precise intravesicular pressure monitoring. 🩺

Our protocol details a systematic approach to intra-abdominal pressure measurement using indirect intravesicular methods. Essential equipment includes a cardiac monitor with invasive pressure recording, pressurized IV solution, a Foley catheter, and a dedicated transducer setup. The procedure follows stringent aseptic techniques and careful patient preparation. Key steps involve zeroing the pressure transducer at the symphysis p***s, controlled instillation of 50 mL IV fluid into the bladder, and verifying the waveform through gentle abdominal oscillations. The mean IAP is recorded at end-expiration and interpreted against established clinical benchmarks to aid in the early detection of intra-abdominal hypertension.

🔹 For complete procedural details, visit our members portal!
🔗 https://fluidacademy.mn.co/posts/abdominal-compartment-book-3a-intra-abdominal-pressure-measurement-noninvasive-and-indirect-techniques
Visit WSACS: https://wsacs.mn.co/share/J-TZ4Nx5cZ7AAPap?utm_source=manual

16/03/2025

🌐 Explore the nuances of hemodynamic evaluations in surgical and critically ill patients from middle-income countries 🩺. Anesthetists and intensivists (including residents), please spare 3 minutes ⏲️ to share your insights and advance clinical practice 🔬.

💙 Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2H0PaSTG_6pkrtrRNeJLOIoyU6WJ6Gr2MFsniClDAC_5zDA/viewform

For more scientific surveys and content, visit our members portal.
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16/03/2025

On , we delve into the critical science of fluid management and its profound impact on renal health. Did you know that insufficient fluid intake may lead to hypoperfusion, while an excess can cause venous congestion—resulting in increased CVP and IAP, both of which are key contributors to acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Visit our Members Portal to join our expert community and access essential scientific resources.
🔗 https://fluidacademy.mn.co/share/5_CKQFJsU8QiyxSW?utm_source=manual

Stay informed and empower your practice with cutting-edge research and discussions.

16/03/2025

Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask (March 20 19 CET)

WEBINAR REPEATED BECAUSE OF HIGH DEMAND: ON HOW TO BECOME A FLUID CHAMPION AND A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ON FLUID STEWARDSHIP

For those who missed it on March 10, join us on March 20 at 7 PM CET for a dynamic introduction to our Basic Fluid Champion Course, designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills in fluid management

Covering six comprehensive modules—from fundamental fluid homeostasis and IV fluid properties to advanced resuscitation strategies, replacement solutions, and an exclusive preview of Fluid Accumulation Syndrome (FAS)—this program offers a step-by-step path to mastering fluid therapy.

Whether you aim to enhance patient outcomes or become a true Centre of Excellence, this webinar will guide you toward becoming a Fluid Champion.

Don’t miss out on expert insights, real-world applications, and an engaging learning experience with Prof Dr Manu Malbrain, IFA co-founder and President.

REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4D4dY1BPSWeBla7gJQkFcA #/registration

09/03/2025

Everything you need to know to become a fluid champion and a centre of excellence on Fluid Stewardship: Prof Dr will share some insights in webinar tomorrow March 10 at 7 PM CET for a sneak peek six-modules of the Fluid Champion Course https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__BofjOA3Tva7__XAVfaLeQ

18/07/2024

18/07/2024

18/07/2024

✍️📚Excelente libro:💧Uso racional de los líquidos en pacientes críticamente enfermos🛌.
📚By: Prof. Manu Malbrain, Prof. Adrián Wong. Et.al.
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https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-42205-8

18/07/2024

Fluid Physiology Part 1: Volume and Distribution of Water and Its Major Solutes Between Plasma, the Interstitium and Intracellular Fluid

READ MORE ON X: https://x.com/Fluid_Academy/status/1810639021158408267

READ FULL CHAPTER: https://fluidacademy.mn.co/posts/rational-use-of-intravenous-fluid-2-fluid-physiology-part-1-volume-and-distribution-of-water-and-its-major-solutes-between-plasma-the-interstitium-and-intracellular-fluid

GET THE BOOK: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-42205-8_2