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