Compartment syndrome is confirmed at pressure above: (A) 30 mm Hg, (B) 40 mm Hg, (C) 50 mm Hg, (D) 35 mm Hg
Answer is A. Ans. (a) 30 mm HgRef Bailey and Love 27th edition Page 408Compartment Syndrome:* MC cause - Fracture (70%)* Other causes:# Soft tissue contusion# Bleeding disorders# Circumferential Burns# Post ischemic swelling# Tight Casts/Dressings# IV fluids extravasation* C/F- Pain on passive stretch (Early Sign), Late sign (pulselessness)* Absolute pressure >30mmHg or Pressure Gradient (Diastolic pressure - Compartment Syndrome) is less than Equal to 30mmHg is Compartment syndrome.