Compartment Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Ix
A
Split dressing
Single dose opiate
Reassess
Monitor press- over 40mmHg, or 30 below diastolic
2
Q
px
A
Pain- excessive, progressive, not relieved Passive str pain Tense swelling Parasthesiae Pulses v late sign
3
Q
mx
A
Fasciotomy Debride Skel stabil Tx cause Leave open then re inspect, debride and close 2-5d. Loose dressing Gentle elev Fluids and PK
4
Q
complics
A
Musc nec- deform, weakn, contracture Stiffness N fibrosis Delay frac union Func loss
5
Q
volkmann
A
Flexion deformity of wrist
Musc nec caused perman shortening forearm musc
Claw hand
Mx- arhtrodesis/lysis, carpectomy, radius and ulnar shortening, amput.
