Whitesides Technique is a cost-effective and invasive measure to measure the compartment pressure of the affected compartment. See also: Compartment Syndrome See also: Volkman Ischemic Contracture Manometer and limb should be at the same level Components used in the Whitesides technique The extremity to be measured in cleaned and sterility prepped Sterile saline is drawn […]
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Compartment Syndrome is the condition that increases the pressure within a limited space and compromises the circulation and function of tissue within that space Predominantly Involves: Volar component of the forearm (Volkmann’s Ischemia) Anterior compartment of leg ( Anterior tibial Syndrome) Causes of Compartment Syndrome Pathophysiology Clinical Presentations Investigations Doppler USG RFT: Urea/ Creatinine Urine […]
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