TY - JOUR
T1 - Pulmonary embolism associated with a vacuum-induced arm compartment syndrome
T2 - A setting for increased vigilance
AU - Whitson, Bryan A.
AU - Barnett, Sean J.
AU - Huddleston, Stephen J.
AU - Mohr, William J
PY - 2006/7
Y1 - 2006/7
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.1097/01.BCR.0000225914.33926.4C
DO - 10.1097/01.BCR.0000225914.33926.4C
M3 - Article
C2 - 16819365
AN - SCOPUS:33749446468
SN - 1559-047X
VL - 27
SP - 552
EP - 554
JO - Journal of Burn Care and Research
JF - Journal of Burn Care and Research
IS - 4
ER -
