compartment syndrome Flashcards
1
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necrotising fasciitis
A
bacteria eats away the flesh
treatment- remove all tissue affected
2
Q
compartment syndrome
A
ICP vs Perfusion pressure
high P = no B flow = ischaemia
death of muscle- death of limb- metabolic issues, making you ill- treatment: removing the affected limb
3
Q
compartment syndrome causes
A
Fracture
Crush injury
Revascularisation
Fluid infusion
Arterial rupture
Snake bite
4
Q
signs of compartment syndrome
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pain, pallor (pale skin tone), paresthesia (numbness feeling), pulselessness (faint pulse) and paralysis (weakness with movements)
5
Q
fasciotomy procedure
A
incision in skin and deep fascia to release pressure
