The WSACS has recently published an updated consens us statements detailing the current state-of-the-art diagnosis and management of IAH / ACS. The following…

The following tables summarize the WSACS consensus definitions and recommendations statements as published in Intensive Care Medicine. Further details and th…

The primary mission of the WSACS is to promote research, foster education, and improve the survival of patients with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and a…

The primary mission of the WSACS is to promote research, foster education, and improve the survival of patients with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and a…

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Main (ultimate) task: Promote, facilitate or conduct high quality experimental and clinical research relating to the abdominal compartment Specific tasks: …

General Principles & Definitions Studies involving human subjects that are endorsed or supported by the WSACS should be conducted according to the princi…

Process of application for WSACS endorsement (see flow chart) Applicant, WSACS member WSACS CTWG General feedback May ask for advice regarding the aim,…