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Year 5 OSCE: Orthopaedics > Compartment Syndrome > Flashcards

Compartment Syndrome Flashcards

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What is compartment syndrome

A

Pressure within fascial compartment abnormally elevated

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Treating Compartment Syndrome

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Needle Manometry
Elevate leg to heart level
Escalate
Fasciotomy

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Acute compartment syndrome presents with?

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Pain disproportionate to underlying injury
Paraesthesia
Pale
Pressure high
Paralysis

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Year 5 OSCE: Orthopaedics (27 decks)

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