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Compartment Syndrome

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Description: Compartment Syndrome Abstract of article in Orthop Nurs.2004 Nov-Dec;23(6):391-6 Compartment syndrome is a possible complication for every patient with a fracture, sprain, or orthopaedic surgery. Complete evaluation of the patient is necessary on a continual basis to determine any deviation from the normal range of the neurovascular parameters. Early identification of the symptoms will prompt immediate treatment and prevent the loss of a limb.

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Author/Contact: Altizer L.
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Added: Mon Jun 04 2007