Practicals · Paediatric Surgery · General procedures
Fasciotomy for compartment syndrome
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently (DrNB, NMC); DrNB6 Phase 1-2: perform independently in adults, with assistance in children
Videos and resources
- VideoAcute and chronic leg Compartment Syndrome - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim5:37
- VideoFasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg3:14
- +66 more links
Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Fasciotomy” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 16)
“Fasciotomy” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 14)
“Perform a fasciotomy in compartment syndrome” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 13)