Acute surgical interventions are emergency procedures performed to address life-threatening or time-sensitive conditions. These surgeries are critical for saving lives, preventing complications, and stabilizing patients following trauma, internal bleeding, or organ failure.
When Are Acute Surgeries Needed?
- Road traffic accidents or trauma
- Internal bleeding or ruptured organs
- Acute appendicitis or perforated ulcers
- Head or spinal injuries
- Fractures with neurovascular compromise
Common Acute Surgical Procedures
A thorough clinical evaluation supported by imaging tests like CT scan, MRI, and X-rays is essential to assess the severity of trauma and guide treatment.
- Emergency craniotomy for brain hemorrhage
- Spinal decompression or fixation
- Abdominal surgeries for internal injuries
- Fracture stabilization and joint dislocations