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Compartment Syndrome Flashcards

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Causes

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  • Crush Injuries (extensive soft tissue injury)
  • Haematoma (intracompartmental)
  • Electric Burns
  • Fractures
  • Ischaemic reperfusion injury
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Definition

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Increased oseofascial compartment pressure leading to manifestation of nerve and muscle ischemia

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Clinical Findings

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  • Pain (out of proportion)
  • Parasthesia
  • Paralysis
  • Pallor
  • Pulselessness
  • Tense, swollen limb
  • Late = Volkmann’s Contracture
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Diagnosis

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Frequent monitoring of high risk limbs

Definitive diagnosis = Compartment pressure exceeds capillary perfusion pressure

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Treatment

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Fasciotomy

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