title: Compartment syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Altizer
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003444:Crush Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications