Unit 3 Compartments Flashcards
1
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Muscle Compartment
A
- Define groups of muscles within limb
2
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Compartment Separation
A
- Fibrous sheaths
- Difficult to stretch
3
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Compartment Action
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- Synergistically on a joint
- Cause same action
4
Q
Compartment Blood Supply
A
- Specific neuromuscular bundle
- Common artery, nerve, vein for muscle group
5
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Compartment Syndrome
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- No stretch in fibrous sheaths surrounding compartments
- Damage/swelling cause pressure buildup
6
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Common Sites of Compartment Syndrome
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- Forearm
- Shank
7
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Signs of Compartment Syndrome
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- Pain
- Pain increase with passive movement of distal joint
8
Q
Type of Compartment Syndrome
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- Acute, surgical emergency
- Chronic overuse
9
Q
Fasciotomy
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- Surgery to release pressure inside compartment
- Cut through fascia
- Medial/lateral incision
