| Elastic bands on the wrist: a not so "silly" complication. | |
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PMID: 21546810 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The recent popularity of elastic bands on the wrist may put children at risk for acute compartment syndrome. Acute compartment syndrome is a limb-threatening condition characterized by elevated interstitial pressure in a confined fascial compartment. If left untreated, it may result in tissue necrosis, irreversible nerve and muscle injury, and permanent functional impairment. We report a case of a 2½-year-old girl with history of a rubber band around her wrist, who presented to the emergency department with a swollen, blue hand suggestive of an impending compartment syndrome. Although this patient ultimately was not diagnosed with acute compartment syndrome, we discuss the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and prompt treatment of compartment syndrome to prevent permanent disability. |
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Mandisa Anjail McIver; Robert Francis Gochman |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Pediatric emergency care Volume: 27 ISSN: 1535-1815 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Emerg Care Publication Date: 2011 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-05-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507560 Medline TA: Pediatr Emerg Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 428-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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From the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Long Island, NY. |
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