| Acute compartment syndrome--a life and limb threatening surgical emergency. | |
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PMID: 19517954 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute compartment syndrome is a life and limb threatening condition. Clinical assessment is the diagnostic cornerstone of compartment syndrome but pressure monitoring also has a role in equivocal cases, in unconscious or uncooperative patients, and in patients with nerve blocks and other forms of regional and epidural anesthesia. A high degree of suspicion and early decompression of all compartments at risk are important for a satisfactory outcome. |
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Authors:
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A A Malik; W S A Khan; A Chaudhry; M Ihsan; N P Cullen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of perioperative practice Volume: 19 ISSN: 1750-4589 ISO Abbreviation: J Perioper Pract Publication Date: 2009 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-12 Completed Date: 2009-08-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101271023 Medline TA: J Perioper Pract Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-42 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Compartment Syndromes
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diagnosis,
etiology,
physiopathology,
surgery* Emergency Treatment* Extremities Humans |
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