Fractures
Fractures ( 58 Questions)
Which clinical manifestation is concerning for compartment syndrome in a patient with a fracture?
Bruising and discoloration at the fracture site: Bruising and discoloration are common signs of inflammation and injury at the fracture site but are not specific to compartment syndrome.
Mild pain and swelling in the affected limb: Mild pain and swelling are expected with a fracture but do not raise immediate concerns for compartment syndrome.
Prolonged capillary refill distal to the fracture: Prolonged capillary refill time may indicate reduced blood flow but is not as concerning as the combination of severe pain, pallor, and loss of pulses seen in compartment syndrome.
Severe pain, pallor (pale skin color), and loss of pulses distal to the fracture are concerning signs of compartment syndrome, a serious complication that requires immediate medical intervention.
Severe pain, pallor (pale skin color), and loss of pulses distal to the fracture are concerning signs of compartment syndrome, a serious complication that requires immediate medical intervention.
a. Bruising and discoloration at the fracture site: Bruising and discoloration are common signs of inflammation and injury at the fracture site but are not specific to compartment syndrome.
b. Mild pain and swelling in the affected limb: Mild pain and swelling are expected with a fracture but do not raise immediate concerns for compartment syndrome.
c. Prolonged capillary refill distal to the fracture: Prolonged capillary refill time may indicate reduced blood flow but is not as concerning as the combination of severe pain, pallor, and loss of pulses seen in compartment syndrome.