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Compartment Syndrome

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title: "Compartment Syndrome"

Compartment Syndrome

Key Facts

Compartment syndrome 6 Ps: Pain (out of proportion, worse on passive stretch), Paraesthesia, Pallor, Paralysis (late), Pulselessness (late), Poikilothermia (cool limb)

Overview

This article covers The 6 Ps, Diagnosis, Fasciotomy.

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The 6 Ps

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Diagnosis

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Fasciotomy

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Sources

  • CC Bible

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Related Topics

See also: Fracture Assessment & Description, Open Fractures