Notes in 02_Compartment Syndrome

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Compartment Syndrome}} is a condition in which the {{c2::circulation to and function of tissues in a closed space are compromised by an increase…
Published	02/10/2024	Early Symptoms of {{c2::Compartment Syndrome}} {{c1::Pain and Swelling Out of proportion to the injury On passive stretch}} {{c1::Altered sensation…
Published	02/10/2024	Late Symptoms of {{c2::Compartment Syndrome}} (4 P's) {{c1::Paralysis}} {{c1::Pallor}} {{c1::Parasthesia}} {{c1::Pulselessness}}
Published	02/10/2024	The most common site of Compartment Syndrome is the {{c1::Lower leg}}, but it can occur in any compartment of the body.
Published	02/10/2024	Complication of Untreated Compartment Syndrome {{c1::Permanent deformity and pain}} {{c1::Loss of function}}
Published	02/10/2024	Complication of Treated Compartment Syndrome{{c1::Cosmetic Consequences}}
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of increased volume (internal) within fascia leading to Compartment Syndrome {{c1::Haemorrhage}} {{c1::Fractures}} {{c1::Swelling from traumati…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of decreased volume (external) within fascia leading to Compartment Syndrome {{c1::Tight casts}} {{c1::Dressings}}
Published	02/10/2024	Stepwise Progression of Compartment Syndrome (The Vicious Circle) {{c1::Soft tissue injury & bleeding causes swelling}} {{c1::Raised compartment p…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::4}} hours is the maximum time for muscle changes to be reversed in Compartment Syndrome
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::8}} hours leads to irreversible muscle change and axonotmesis (severe nerve insult) in Compartment Syndrome
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Acute Compartment Syndrome{{c1::Post-trauma – usually with a fracture (70%)}}{{c1::Crush injuries}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c3::Compartment Syndrome}}{{c1::Low Index of Suspicion}} ‒ {{c2::Any limb injury with pain and swelling}}{{c1::Screen for Ear…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Compartment SyndromeDo something! {{c1::Release constrictions}} Contact a {{c1::surgeon}} immediately if suspecting Consider {{c1::moni…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Compartment Syndrome}} {{c1::Open constrictive dressings to skin}} {{c1::Emergency fasciotomy of all affected compartments For tib…
Published	02/10/2024	The definitive treatment of Compartment Syndrome is {{c1::Emergency fasciotomy}}
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