A Multicentre Survey of Paediatric Critical Care Nurses' Awareness, Knowledge and Practice of Intra‐Abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the awareness and knowledge of paediatric critical care nurses regarding intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome.
• Conducted a multicentre survey among paediatric critical care nurses.
• Evaluated knowledge about intra-abdominal pressure monitoring and related protocols.
• Gathered information on the current practice and training needs.
• A significant knowledge gap was identified among paediatric nurses regarding intra-abdominal hypertension management.
• Most nurses reported a lack of standardized training on IAP monitoring.
• The necessity for unit-specific protocols and evidence-based guidelines was highlighted.