Research
Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery |
| Management of the
Open Abdomen |
| |
| A Prospective Study Examining Clinical Outcomes Associated with the Management of the Open Abdomen with the Abthera Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System and Barker’s Vacuum-Packing Technique (BVPT) |
| |
PI:
Joy Steele, BSN (267) 971-0021
Recruiting at HUP |
| |
| Key Inclusion Criteria |
- Open Abdomen with the initial Temporary Abdominal Closure (TAC) with Abthera or BVPT
|
| Key Exclusion Criteria |
- BMI >40
- Receiving or planning to receive peritoneal dialysis
- Pre-existing bleeding disorder and/or terminal illness
|
