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Coping with the diagnostic complexities of the compartment syndromeThis review recognizes that, given the various complexities associated with the condition, no pat answers can be given to fit every patient with the compartment syndrome. The authors first give a definition of the syndrome, together with a brief account of how this self-perpetuating pathologic cycle is triggered. Next, they delineate specific anatomical features of compartments that are likely to be involved, and follow this with an inventory of symptoms and signs to look for in suspected cases. After sorting out the entities that can mimic the compartment syndrome, the authors describe three essential techniques of measuring tissue pressure, which can prove invaluable in diagnosing the compartment syndrome.
Document ID
20040112109
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Mubarak, S. J.
(Children's Hospital, University of California San Diego)
Hargens, A. R.
Karkal, S. S.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
November 21, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: Emergency medicine reports
Volume: 9
Issue: 24
ISSN: 0746-2506
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
NASA Program Biomedical Research
Review
Review, Tutorial
NASA Discipline Cardiopulmonary
NASA Center ARC
NASA Discipline Number 21-10

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