Compartment Syndrome Flashcards
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What is compartment syndrome
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Muscle swelling and inflammation leads to an increase in pressure in the muscle compartment, this can lead to loss of blood supply and subsequent ischaemia
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Cause of compartment syndrome
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Most commonly develops after limb trauma
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Features of compartment syndrome
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Severe pain, pallor, paralysis of the limb, pulselessness, paraesthesia
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Treatment of compartment syndrome
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Urgent fasciotomy, analgesia and fluids
