title: A practical approach to compartmental syndromes. Part II. Diagnosis.
abstract: The earliest manifestation of a compartment syndrome is elevated intracompartmental pressure. Over a relatively short period of time this increased pressure and ischemia can cause permanent injury to the contents of the compartment if left untreated. To achieve early diagnosis and treatment of a compartment syndrome, recognition of the clinical findings and measurement of intracompartmental pressure must be expeditious.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D008365:Manometry; D009132:Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D009339:Needles; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis; D009431:Neural Conduction; D011312:Pressure
chemical_list: D003402:Creatine Kinase