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Trauma Flashcards

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What is compartment syndrome?

A

Tissue pressure greater than the local perfusion pressure

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What is compartment perfusion pressure equal to?

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Arterial diastolic pressure - compartmental pressure

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What are the clinical indications for emergent fasciotomy?

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Compartment pressure > 30 mm Hg
CK > 5K
Loss of normal physic patterns in tibial venous flow

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