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- Title
The emergency laparotomy - principles and perioperative management.
- Authors
Densham, Ian
- Abstract
The emergency laparotomy is a common procedure with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Recent national audits have shown wide variation in practice and outcomes. Outcomes are improved by implementation of clinical care pathways, emphasising early decision-making by experienced surgeons, early antibiotic administration, early operation involving a senior surgeon and anaesthetist, and appropriate postoperative care in a critical care facility.
- Subjects
SEPTICEMIA treatment; SURGICAL complication risk factors; MORTALITY risk factors; RISK assessment; ABDOMINAL surgery; ACUTE abdomen; ANTIBIOTICS; DIAGNOSTIC imaging; EMERGENCY medical services; FLUID therapy; MEDICAL needs assessment; QUALITY assurance; SEVERITY of illness index; PERIOPERATIVE care; EVALUATION; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
Update in Anaesthesia, 2016, Vol 31, p2
- ISSN
1353-4882
- Publication type
Article