Pediatric acute compartment syndrome due to surgical positioning: A case report

Pediatric acute compartment syndrome from surgical positioning may be difficult to recognize. Increasing anxiety and analgesic requirements can suggest developing compartment syndrome. We present a case of compartment syndrome after a non‐orthopedic surgery.

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Published in:Pediatric anesthesia 2021-03, Vol.31 (3), p.360-361
Main Authors: Teng, Howard C., Arslan‐Carlon, Vittoria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acute pain
adverse event
Bone surgery
Case reports
Child
Compartment syndrome
Compartment Syndromes - etiology
Humans
orthopedics
Pediatrics
positioning
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Summary:Pediatric acute compartment syndrome from surgical positioning may be difficult to recognize. Increasing anxiety and analgesic requirements can suggest developing compartment syndrome. We present a case of compartment syndrome after a non‐orthopedic surgery.
ISSN:1155-5645
1460-9592
DOI:10.1111/pan.14094