4.64
(14 Ratings)

I Can’t Take the Pressure: Identifying and Managing Intra-abdominal Hypertension

Categories: Critical Care, Trauma
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About Course

📚1 Contact hour available til August 27, 2026

Moderator: Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C

Presenter: Thomas Calabro, MSN-HCSM, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K

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.

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What Will You Learn?

  • 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

Course Content

Webinar

  • I Can’t Take the Pressure
    57:38
  • Course Attestation
  • Post Quiz

Student Ratings & Reviews

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Nancy Wohlrab
2 months ago
Very hard
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Brianna Van Houwe
3 months ago
Good overview!
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elizabeth
5 months ago
Very good information.
Cruncy Arora
Cruncy Arora
6 months ago
Amazing
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Linda Yee
6 months ago
Good class
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Yvonne Teruya
7 months ago
I think there was a lot of stuttering and sometimes some misspoken information, like a decrease in blood flow to the brain leads to an increase in IAP. This course was probably too advanced for me, but still informative. You never know when the information comes in handy.
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Christine Kube
8 months ago
Yes. A little advanced as I worked in the ED, opposed to the ICU, but very informative
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Robin Wright
8 months ago
I don't know why but I had so much trouble trying to watch the class. I was exhausted and suddenly fell as sleep about 2/3 of the way through. I had to watch the replay. The speaker was excellent he did a wonderful job but in my opinion was too thorough for 1 hour. The class seemed to lean towards nurses that have experience with this condition even if they don't see it often. It was an excellent review as well as an excellent refresher.
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Samantha Tucker
8 months ago
A lot of good information!
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Kathleen Keenan
8 months ago
Thanks for making me aware of IAH/ACS!
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Neri Jr Camina
8 months ago
nice
Marissa Casbohm
Marissa Casbohm
8 months ago
I have the honor and pleasure of working alongside the presenter. This webinar was truly a display of his amazing and expansive nursing knowledge and expertise. I am grateful for the opportunity to engage in continuing education provided by him on this platform. To everyone that made this presentation possible, thank you.
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Tiffany Hayes
8 months ago
Great job
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Elizabeth Linde
8 months ago
RRT NURSE AT HOSPITAL AND VERY INFORMATIVE FOR MY ROLE ON SHIFT

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