Diagnosis and treatment of acute extremity compartment syndrome
Acute compartment syndrome of the extremities is well known, but diagnosis can be
challenging. Ineffective treatment can have devastating consequences, such as permanent …
challenging. Ineffective treatment can have devastating consequences, such as permanent …
Diagnosing acute compartment syndrome
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Compartment syndrome has been defined as “a condition in which increased pressure
within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the tissues within that …
within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the tissues within that …
The estimated sensitivity and specificity of compartment pressure monitoring for acute compartment syndrome
Background: The aim of our study was to document the estimated sensitivity and specificity
of continuous intracompartmental pressure monitoring for the diagnosis of acute …
of continuous intracompartmental pressure monitoring for the diagnosis of acute …
Acute limb compartment syndrome: a review
Acute limb compartment syndrome (LCS) is a limb-threatening and occasionally life-
threatening condition caused by bleeding or edema in a closed muscle compartment …
threatening condition caused by bleeding or edema in a closed muscle compartment …
The diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome: a critical analysis review
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Evaluation and management of acute compartment syndrome in the emergency department
Background Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a time-sensitive surgical emergency
caused by increased pressure within a closed compartment. ACS can lead to significant …
caused by increased pressure within a closed compartment. ACS can lead to significant …
Compartment syndrome in children and adolescents
BACKGROUND: The authors performed a computerized search of the National Pediatric
Trauma Registry for all patients who had compartment syndrome during a 51-month period …
Trauma Registry for all patients who had compartment syndrome during a 51-month period …
Routine monitoring of compartment pressure in patients with tibial fractures: beware of overtreatment!
Purpose: This prospective clinical study sought to evaluate the possible effects of routine
compartment pressure monitoring in tibial fractures and to assess the previously published …
compartment pressure monitoring in tibial fractures and to assess the previously published …
Snakebite envenoming in Brazilian children: Clinical aspects, management and outcomes
Snakebite envenoming is currently considered a neglected tropical disease, which affects
over 5 million people worldwide, and causes almost 150 000 deaths every year, as well as …
over 5 million people worldwide, and causes almost 150 000 deaths every year, as well as …
The diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome: a review
Delay in the diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) has serious and sometimes
catastrophic consequences for the outcome of injury, and has been recognised as one of the …
catastrophic consequences for the outcome of injury, and has been recognised as one of the …