Limb threatening thigh hematoma diagnosis accelerated by emergency physician bedside ultrasound

Introduction: Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that requires prompt diagnosis, specialty consultation, and definitive management to prevent significant morbidity. Traditionally, compartment syndrome is identified by physical exam findings including the presence of pain, pallor, paresthesi...

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Main Authors: John J Eicken, Dustin Morrow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-05-01
Series:SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X19848589