Journal article
Pulmonary embolism associated with a vacuum-induced arm compartment syndrome : A setting for increased vigilance
Journal of burn care & research, Vol.27(4), pp.552-554
07/01/2006
DOI: 10.1097/01.BCR.0000225914.33926.4C
PMID: 16819365
Abstract
Vacuum injuries, otherwise known as negative pressure injuries, are unique mechanisms of traumatic injury. There are few reports of this mechanism in the literature and, although rare, familiarity with the presentation and management is essential to be life and limb saving. In addition, because of the severe inflammatory process, the potential is increased for life-threatening thrombosis and embolism. This is a case of a circumferential vacuum injury to the arm requiring fasciotomy complicated by development of pulmonary embolism. We describe treatment, postoperative management and a review of the relevant literature.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Pulmonary embolism associated with a vacuum-induced arm compartment syndrome : A setting for increased vigilance
- Creators
- Bryan A Whitson - University of MinnesotaSean J Barnett - University of MinnesotaStephen J Huddleston - University of MinnesotaWilliam J Mohr - Regions Hospital
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of burn care & research, Vol.27(4), pp.552-554
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- DOI
- 10.1097/01.BCR.0000225914.33926.4C
- PMID
- 16819365
- ISSN
- 1559-047X
- eISSN
- 1559-0488
- Number of pages
- 3
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/01/2006
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Record Identifier
- 9984701655902771
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