6 p s of compartment syndrome
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Forearm compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency that requires release of the superficial muscle compartments. In some clinical situations it is imperative to also explore the deep muscle compartments, such as in cases of high-voltage electrical injury, severe crush injuries, extended extrinsic pressure (such as an unconscious patient lying ...
Compartment Syndrome - What You Need to Know
Compartment syndrome is managed by release of restrictive devices (dressing, cast or both). It is not recommended to elevate the extremity above the heart level since this may slow arterial perfusion. If conservative measures do not restore tissue perfusion and relieve pain within 1 hour, physician may perform fasciotomy.
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Compartment Syndrome. Six P’s: pain out of proportion to injury (earliest), paresthesias, paralysis, pallor, palpable tenseness and tenderness, pulselessness (latest) Most consistent exam finding: loss of two-point discrimination. ΔP < 30 indication for fasciotomy (ΔP=DBP-CP)
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While the 5 P’s (pain, pallor, pulselessness, parasthesias, paralysis) are commonly cited as indicators of compartment syndrome, loss of pulses is generally a late sign. Compartment syndrome is suspected clinically, but can only be confirmed by measuring pressures in the affected compartments.
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What are the 5 (or 6) ‘p’s when compartment syndrome is suspected? 64. What contraindications/ precautions may be present to routine musculoskeletal examination? Describe whether the neurological examination may be affected in a cardiovascular condition? 123, 117.
[DOC File]Forearm compartment syndrome: an incision
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Both primary and secondary abdominal compartment syndrome can be predicted early and are harbingers of multiple organ failure. J Trauma 2003; 54:848-859. Balogh Z, McKinley BA, Cocanour CS, Kozar RA, Holcomb JB, et al. Secondary abdominal compartment syndrome is an elusive early complication of traumatic shock resuscitation.
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Compartment syndrome. This is an abnormal rise in pressure in one of the fascial compartments of the leg, resulting from acute swelling. The vascular occlusion and nerve entrapments that are possible sequlae of a compartment syndrome make this condition a medical emergency.
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