Anatomy

Question 1

What is AECS

Answer 1

Acute Exertional Compartment Syndrome = characterized by a rise in pressure within a closed fascial space in the absence of a specific traumatic event

Question 2

Chronic Pain vs Acute Pain

Answer 2

Chronic pain occurs slowly over time and last longer.
Acute Pain happens quickly and goes away when there is no cause.

Question 3

Rhabdo

Answer 3

Rhabdomyolysis= A breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein into the blood.

Question 4

Signs of Rhabdomyolysis

Answer 4

Pain in muscles, muscle cramping, whole body fatigue, body aches dark urine or insufficient urine production.
Can cause kidney damage.