Compartment syndrome: management
Evidence-based neurology checklist on compartment syndrome: management: Intra-compartmental pressure (ICP) measurement This is indicated with unconscious high-risk patients It is also indicated if the clinical signs are equivocal 4 hourly measurements are carried out if the patient is initially…
Intra-compartmental pressure (ICP) measurement
- This is indicated with unconscious high-risk patients
- It is also indicated if the clinical signs are equivocal
- 4 hourly measurements are carried out if the patient is initially normal
Other investigations
Prevention
Treatment
References
- Gourgiotis S, Villias C, Germanos S, Foukas A, Ridolfini MP. Acute limb compartment syndrome: a review. J Surg Educ 2007; 64:178-186.
- Wall CJ, Lynch J, Harris IA, et al. Clinical practice guidelines for the management of acute limb compartment syndrome following trauma. ANZ J Surg 2010; 80:151-156.
- Elliott KGB, Johnstone AJ. Diagnosing acute compartment syndrome. J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 2003; 85-B:625-632.
