Bogota bag
Bogota Bag
The Bogota Bag (pronunciation: bo-go-ta bag) is a medical device used in emergency situations, particularly in the field of surgery. It is named after the city of Bogota, Colombia, where it was first used.
Etymology
The Bogota Bag is named after the city of Bogota, Colombia, where it was first used by surgeons in the 1980s. The term "bag" refers to the device's bag-like shape and function.
Usage
The Bogota Bag is used as a temporary closure device for large abdominal defects, particularly in cases of trauma or abdominal compartment syndrome. It is a type of damage control surgery technique, which aims to control bleeding and contamination, and stabilize the patient for further treatment.
Construction
The Bogota Bag is typically constructed from a sterile intravenous fluid bag, which is cut and sutured to the edges of the abdominal defect. This creates a barrier that protects the internal organs and prevents further contamination or damage.
Related Terms
- Damage Control Surgery: A surgical approach used in trauma cases to control bleeding and contamination, and stabilize the patient for further treatment.
- Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: A potentially lethal condition caused by increased pressure in the abdominal compartment.
- Trauma: Physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
- Abdomen: The part of the body that contains the digestive organs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bogota bag
- Wikipedia's article - Bogota bag
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