The Effects of Hemodynamic Shock and Increased Intra-abdominal Pressure on Bacterial Translocation

Abstract

In this study, hemorrhage followed by reperfusion and a subsequent insult of IAH caused significant GI mucosal acidosis, hypoperfusion, as well as systemic acidosis. These changes did not appear to be associated with a significant bacterial translocation as judged by PCR measurements, tissue, or blood cultures.