Compartment Syndrome Flashcards
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Which areas are affected
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Forearm and lower limb compartments mostly. Can affect the abdomen and gluteal compartment
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What is it
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Increased pressure in a closed anatomical space
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Causes
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Vascular: ischaemia or tissue reperfusion injury
Infection
Trauma fracture crush and burns
Physiological athletes
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Presentation
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Within 48 hours of injury usually
Increasing pain despite immobilisation sensory deficit
Muscle tenderness and swelling can get features of limb ischaemia later
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Management
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MRI or measure infra compartmental pressure
Surgery fasciotomy. Remove all splints and bandages.
Complications include tissue necrosis and muscle necrosis usually in about 6 hours
