compartment
(Webinar) Compartment Syndrome: Achieving Zero-Miss, Low-Complication Outcomes Through Continuous Monitoring and PI-Driven System Change
Compartment syndrome is a potentially devastating complication that affects a significant percentage of orthopedic trauma patients. The challenge is that traditional assessment strategies for this condition are unreliable, and clinical uncertainty often results in over-treatment. In fact, TQIP data show that the fasciotomy rate for at-risk patients is four times higher than the documented incidence […]
Understanding the fluid compartment model can help trauma nurses recognize and prevent shock
The concept of the fluid compartment model has existed for more than a century. However, while this model is routinely taught to physicians and advanced practice providers, many nurses remain unfamiliar with the critical concepts. Jacki Roland, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN Why? Historically, nursing education has focused on understanding visible clinical findings and immediate interventions. […]