Knowledge and associated factors with respect to prevention of post-traumatic compartment syndrome among surgical unit nurses; a multi-center cross-sectional study

Knowledge and associated factors with respect to prevention of post-traumatic compartment syndrome among surgical unit nurses; a multi-center cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Delayed recognition of compartment syndrome can result in devastating consequences such as the need for amputation or even death. Nurses are at the frontline of patient care and they must have a high index of suspicion for compartment syndrome. Even though nurses’ knowledge about...

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Main Authors: Astewil Moges Bazezew, Yalemwork Getahun, Tiruye Azene Demlie, Desalegn Getachew Ayele, Tsehayu Melak Siyoum, Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw, Kasaye Ahmed Zeleke, Esayas Alemshet Tekletsadik, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Melkamu Tilahun Dessie, Ashenafi Fekad Getahun, Ashenafi Worku Woretaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Nursing
Subjects:
Knowledge and post-traumatic compartment syndrome
Nurses
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-01806-2

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