Compartment Syndrome ☺️ Flashcards
1
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Presentation
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Pain out of proportion to injury and on passive/active ROM Paraesthesia Pallor Paralysis Pulselesness
2
Q
Pathophysiology
-most common causes
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Raised pressure within closed anatomical space => necrosis due to poor perfusion
Supracondylar fracture
Tibial shaft injury
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
Measurement of intracompartmental pressure
40mmHg+
4
Q
Management
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Fasciotomy => myoglobinuria
- can result in renal failure
- patients urgently need IV fluids
If muscle groups necrotic => debridement and amputation may be needed
