Treatment Outcomes of Compartment Syndrome in Bam Earthquake Victims
Author(s):
Najafi I. , Hosseini M. , Safari S. , Shojaee A. , Sharifi A. , Mehrani M. , Babaee
Abstract:
Background and Objectives
In the management of crush syndrome, the way of treating compartment syndrome is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of compartment syndrome treatment after Bam earthquake.Methods
Clinical and laboratory findings of all fasciotomized patients in Bam earthquake were analyzed. Then nonfasciotomized patients with same characteristics were selected and the outcomes of two groups were compared.Results
Fasciotomy for 107 injured out of 2962 hospitalized patients, was performed (46% female). Mean age of fasciotomized patients was 27.4±9.7 years (min=10, max=65 year). There were not significant differences in the final outcome of two groups with the same clinical, biochemical and demographic characteristics. Conclusions
Fasciotomy for 107 injured out of 2962 hospitalized patients, was performed (46% female). Mean age of fasciotomized patients was 27.4±9.7 years (min=10, max=65 year). There were not significant differences in the final outcome of two groups with the same clinical, biochemical and demographic characteristics.Language:
Persian
Published:
Iranian Journal of Epidemiology, Volume:5 Issue: 4, 2009
Page:
26
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