Animal models in compartment syndrome: a review of existing literature
OTA International, 2022 . Objective:. Extremity compartment syndrome (ECS) is a morbid condition resulting in permanent myoneural damage. Currently, the diagnosis of compartment syndrome relies on clinical symptoms and/or intracompartment pressure measurements, both of which ...
Dillon C. O’Neill, MD +3 more
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Safety of Needle Electromyography in Critically Ill Patients [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: To evaluate the safety of needle electromyography (EMG) in critically ill intensive care unit (ICU) patients who are on anticoagulants and have comorbidities that increase the risk of bleeding and infections.
Bollu, Pradeep +5 more
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi, 2015 Intraabdominal hypertension and Abdominal compartment syndrome are causes of morbidity and mortality in critical care patients. Timely diagnosis and treatment may improve organ functions.
Pınar Zeyneloğlu
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Acute compartment syndrome [PDF]
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2014 Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is characterized by increased pressure within an anatomic space surrounded by non-expandable structures. ACS can develop in various body regions, including the extremities and the visceral cavity. In ACS of the extremities, in more than two-thirds of the cases, the forearm or the lower leg is affected.
F, Hildebrand, H-C, Pape
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Neonatal compartment syndrome [PDF]
BMJ Case Reports, 2021 A term large-for-gestational-age neonate was born via an uncomplicated normal vaginal delivery at a peripheral hospital. The neonate was referred to our tertiary centre due to concerns regarding the appearance of the right hand.
Sirisha Andey +3 more
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Assessment and diagnosis of acute limb compartment syndrome: A literature review [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Compartment syndrome is a collection of symptoms that signal increased pressure in the muscle compartment and results in compromised tissue perfusion.
Ali, Parveen +2 more
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Upper extremity compartment syndrome after minor trauma: an imperative for increased vigilance for a rare, but limb-threatening complication [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Compartment syndrome of any extremity is a limb-threatening emergency requiring an emergent surgical management. Thus, ruling out compartment syndrome is often high on the list of priorities when treating high-energy injuries and fractures ...
Daniel A Seigerman +4 more
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Awareness and knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome: results of an international survey [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Surveys have demonstrated a lack of physician awareness of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome (IAH/ACS) and wide variations in the management of these conditions, with many intensive care units (ICUs) reporting ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L +8 more
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Compartment Syndrome following Below-Knee Amputation
Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2022 In the setting of below-knee amputation, compartment syndrome is a rare complication. Early clinical symptoms of an acute compartment syndrome following below-knee amputation can mimic or be masked by postoperative pain management. We present the case of
Adam S. Gerry +4 more
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Abdominal decompression for abdominal compartment syndrome in critically ill patients: a retrospective study [PDF]
, 2010 Background. The abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) refers to organ dysfunction that may occur as a result of increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). Successful management may require abdominal decompression and temporary abdominal closure (TAC).
Ceelen, Wim +5 more
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