IAP grade I range is:

IAP grade I range is:

• A. 12-15 mm Hg
• B. 16-20 mm Hg
• C. 21-25 mm Hg
• D. 10-12 mm Hg

Answer: (A)

Grading intra-abdominal hypertension uses the intra-abdominal pressure measured in millimeters of mercury. Normal IAP is around 5-7 mmHg. Once IAP reaches 12 mmHg or higher, it’s classified as intra-abdominal hypertension and is subdivided into grades. The first level, Grade I, is 12-15 mmHg. This range marks the initial rise above normal that begins to have potential systemic effects, but it’s less severe than the higher grades. The other ranges correspond to higher grades: 16-20 mmHg for Grade II, 21-25 mmHg for Grade III, and above 25 mmHg for Grade IV. IAP is commonly measured via bladder pressure with a Foley catheter and a pressure transducer, which helps determine the exact grade and guide management.

Grading intra-abdominal hypertension uses the intra-abdominal pressure measured in millimeters of mercury. Normal IAP is around 5-7 mmHg. Once IAP reaches 12 mmHg or higher, it’s classified as intra-abdominal hypertension and is subdivided into grades. The first level, Grade I, is 12-15 mmHg. This range marks the initial rise above normal that begins to have potential systemic effects, but it’s less severe than the higher grades. The other ranges correspond to higher grades: 16-20 mmHg for Grade II, 21-25 mmHg for Grade III, and above 25 mmHg for Grade IV. IAP is commonly measured via bladder pressure with a Foley catheter and a pressure transducer, which helps determine the exact grade and guide management.