RT Book, Section
A1 Doucette, Marc
A2 Sherman, Scott C.
A2 Weber, Joseph M.
A2 Schindlbeck, Michael A.
A2 Rahul G., Patwari
SR Print(0)
ID 1101229173
T1 Compartment Syndromes
T2 Clinical Emergency Medicine
YR 2014
FD 2014
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-179460-2
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1101229173
RD 2024/04/24
AB Compartment  syndrome  occurs  when  tissue  pressure  in  a  closed  space  rises,  compromising  perfusion  to  nerves  and  muscles.The  leg  and  forearm  compartments  are  most  commonly  involved,  but  compartment  syndrome  can  also  occur  in  the  upper  arm,  thigh,  hand,  foot,  gluteal  region,  or  abdomen.Compartment  syndrome  is  usually  associated  with  long  bone  fracture,  crush  injuries,  circumferential  burn,  or  cast.Acute  compartment  syndrome  is  a  surgical  emergency,  treated  by  fasciotomy  to  relieve  pressure  and  restore  circulation.