Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are not rare in paediatric patients; the incidence of IAH in this population varies between 12.7% and 20% and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality [1,2]. The Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS; www.wsacs.org) has published consensus definitions and recommendations for the evaluation and management of IAH and ACS in critically ill adult patients [3][4][5]. The WSACS has outlined specific considerations for paediatric patients in the latest published guidelines, including precise disease definitions [5]. Previous surveys have demonstrated poor recognition of ACS among paediatric healthcare providers [6][7][8]. However, with the recent characterisation of the specifics related to the diagnosis of IAH and ACS, the standardisation of the defini-