08/20/2025
"I Can't Take the Pressure”: Identifying and Managing Intra-abdominal Hypertension
Moderator: Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C
Presenter: Tom Calabro, MSN-HCSM, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K
🗓️ August 16, 2025
⏰ 12pm PST/ 3pm EST
💡 Virtual & FREE
📍 Register: https://iamnurseapproved.com/courses/i-cant-take-the-pressure-identifying-and-managing-intra-abdominal-hypertension/
Intra-abdominal Hypertension (IAH) and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) are life-threatening yet often overlooked conditions affecting critically ill patients. This dynamic one-hour webinar explores the essentials of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), offering a deep dive into its pathophysiology, causes, clinical implications, and management strategies.
Attendees will not only learn about practical techniques for monitoring, risk stratification, and timely interventions, but also witness their application in real-world case discussions. These discussions, supported by evidence-based guidelines, will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions in patient management. From subtle early signs to decisive surgical actions, the session provides a roadmap for reducing complications and optimizing patient outcomes.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
✅ Define intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH), and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), and explain their clinical thresholds and significance.
✅ Describe the physiological impact of elevated IAP across organ systems and recognize the cascade of dysfunction it may trigger.
✅ Identify common medical and surgical etiologies contributing to IAH and evaluate patient risk factors.
✅ Apply appropriate techniques for monitoring IAP, including indirect and direct methods, and integrate pressure assessments into critical care protocols.
Implement both non-surgical and surgical management strategies for IAH and ACS, with emphasis on early intervention and outcome-based practices.
