Volkmann's ischaemic contracture due to limb compression in drug-induced coma.
A case of Volkmann's contracture secondary to prolonged compression of the limb is presented. The events developed in a patient who had been comatose following an overdose of alcohol and a sedative drug.
D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D003128:Coma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents
D014149:Tranquilizing Agents