Compartment Syndrome, Abdominal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Compartment Syndrome, Abdominal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:34 am By:
Abdominal compartment syndrome is being diagnosed more frequently in emergency rooms. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/dr4dfs
Compartment Syndrome, Extremity: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Compartment syndrome (CS) is a limb-threatening and life-threatening condition observed when perfusion pressure falls below tissue pressure in a closed anatomic space. The current body of knowledge unequivocally reflects that untreated compartment syndrome leads to tissue ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:32 am By:
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Almost any injury can cause compartment syndrome in an extremity, including vigorous exercise. Learn more. http://bit.ly/98Rmt5
Dislocation, Foot: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dislocations of the foot are uncommon but potentially incapacitating injuries. The mechanism of injury may vary from a simple fall to a major motor vehicle collision (MVC). The foot is a complex structure, and injuries often ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:18 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Dislocations of the foot are uncommon but potentially incapacitating injuries. Learn causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/9siytL
Acute Orbital Compartment Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Orbital injuries commonly accompany facial trauma, necessitating knowledge of the spectrum of potential ocular injuries. Acute orbital compartment syndrome is a rare but treatable complication of increased pressure within the confined orbital space. The condition presents ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:24 am By:
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Acute orbital compartment syndrome occurs as a result of increased pressure within the orbital space. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c64BBL
Emergency Escharotomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Full-thickness circumferential and near-circumferential skin burns result in the formation of a tough, inelastic mass of burnt tissue (eschar). The eschar, by virtue of this inelasticity, results in the burn-induced compartment syndrome. This is caused by the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 8:50 am By:
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In severe burns over large portions of the body, emergency escharotomy may be required. What is it, and who needs it? http://bit.ly/9Ft4C7
Lateral Orbital Canthotomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Retrobulbar hemorrhage is an ocular emergency whose prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent blindness.1 Because the orbit is a relatively closed compartment, orbital pressure can rise rapidly when hemorrhage occurs. Untreated, orbital compartment syndrome ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 4:41 am By:
Retrobulbar hemorrhage is an ocular emergency. Treatment is generally lateral orbital canthotomy. See what is involved. http://bit.ly/aGZBz0
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