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What is acute compartment syndrome?
Increased pressure within one or more compartments cause massive compromise of circulation to the area
Causes of ACS?
External
: tight, bulky dressings and casts
Internal
: blood or fluid accumulation
5 P's with circulation
Pain
Pulsa
Pink, pallor (color)
Paresthesia-numb, tingly
Paralysis
Author
nurse&dad
ID
106724
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compartment syndrome
Description
interventions
Updated
2011-10-05T22:52:33Z
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