The Polycompartment Syndrome
- 21/06/2009
Part One: Pathophysiology and Pressure Measurement of Pelvic and Abdominal Compartment Syndromes Introduction A Compartment Syndrome (CS) exists when the increased pressure in a closed anatomic space threatens the viability of surrounding tissue. Within the body there are 4 compartments, the head, the chest, the abdomen and the extremities. Within each compartment; an individual organ or a...
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