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Consult Surgeons Early
- Consult surgical teams immediately if compartment syndrome is suspected.
- Don't delay consultation to obtain pressure readings.
Delta Pressure and Compartment Syndrome
- Compartment syndrome diagnosis involves the delta pressure (MAP minus compartment pressure).
- Delta pressure less than 30, or absolute compartment pressure greater than 30, indicates compartment syndrome.
Key Numbers for Compartment Syndrome
- Remember the key numbers for compartment syndrome: delta pressure < 30, single compartment pressure > 30, or delta pressure < 20 in hypotensive patients.
- These values indicate the need for fasciotomy.