Identification Bracelet Precipitated Acute Compartment Syndrome during Intravenous Infusion in an Obtunded Patient
Joint Authors
Zafar, Wahib
Chaucer, Benjamin
Felek, Suleyman
Arsura, Edward L.
Nfonoyim, Jay
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acute compartment syndrome is a serious condition requiring immediate medical care.
A lack of urgent medical treatment can result in serious complications such as loss of function and even amputation.
While the pathophysiology of acute compartment syndrome is well understood, numerous potential causes are still being discovered.
A rare cause of acute compartment syndrome is IV infiltration.
We present a case of acute compartment syndrome resulting from intravenous infusion due to proximal placement of a patient identification bracelet.
We conclude that both routine evaluation for IV infiltration and proximal placement of IV lines are essential for prevention of acute compartment syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zafar, Wahib& Chaucer, Benjamin& Felek, Suleyman& Arsura, Edward L.& Nfonoyim, Jay. 2016. Identification Bracelet Precipitated Acute Compartment Syndrome during Intravenous Infusion in an Obtunded Patient. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100451
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zafar, Wahib…[et al.]. Identification Bracelet Precipitated Acute Compartment Syndrome during Intravenous Infusion in an Obtunded Patient. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100451
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zafar, Wahib& Chaucer, Benjamin& Felek, Suleyman& Arsura, Edward L.& Nfonoyim, Jay. Identification Bracelet Precipitated Acute Compartment Syndrome during Intravenous Infusion in an Obtunded Patient. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100451
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100451