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Vascular Surgery · Vascular

Fasciotomy, Lower Limb (Four-Compartment)

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Fasciotomy, Lower Limb (Four-Compartment)
DATE AND TIME: [Date and time]
URGENCY: Elective / Non-elective
SURGEON: [Name]
ASSISTANT: [Name / None]
ANAESTHETIST: [Name]

OPERATION: Lower Limb Four-Compartment Fasciotomy
ANAESTHETIC: General / regional anaesthesia
ANTIBIOTICS: [Drug and dose / Not indicated]
DVT PROPHYLAXIS: [Agent / mechanical / Not indicated]
POSITION: Supine, saline bag support under knee.

INDICATION:
Compartment syndrome of the lower limb — [post-revascularisation / trauma / crush injury]. Clinical diagnosis: pain out of proportion, pain on passive stretch, tense compartments. [Compartment pressure >30 mmHg measured]. Peripheral pulses may be present.
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