Damage Control Surgery

Dr Philip Judge

The presence of a coagulopathy associated with blunt abdominal trauma is a contraindication to performing damage control surgery

Correct answer (b)

a) True

b) False

At the time of damage control surgery, you discover a ruptured bowel. Every effort should be made to definitively repair penetrating bowel injuries during the initial surgery, to reduce the risk of further abdominal contamination

Correct Answer -(b)

a) True

b) False

Question 3

Correct Answer -(b)

a) True

b) False

High intra-abdominal pressures can be associated with reduced organ perfusion. Because of this, abdominal pressures should be kept below:

Correct Answer -(e)

a) 5 cm water

b) 10 cm water

c) 15 cm water

d) 20 cm water

e) 25 cm water

There is very little evidence regarding safety, outcomes and use of damage control surgery in dogs and cats. As such, clinicians should exercise caution in both the recommendation and practice of damage control surgery