Compartment syndrome--indication for a treatment error?

The compartment syndrome is a complication caused by trauma or treatment, which indicates liability especially as a result of minor injuries or treatment. According to the outstanding importance of observation of the course of treatment the careful documentation also has to be stressed. However, rem...

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Published inAktuelle Traumatologie Vol. 21; no. 6; p. 301
Main Authors Echtermeyer, V, Ludolph, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.12.1991
Subjects
Compartment Syndromes - diagnosis
Compartment Syndromes - etiology
Compartment Syndromes - physiopathology
Documentation
Germany
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Liability, Legal
Pressure
Wounds and Injuries - complications
Wounds and Injuries - therapy
Germany
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Summary:The compartment syndrome is a complication caused by trauma or treatment, which indicates liability especially as a result of minor injuries or treatment. According to the outstanding importance of observation of the course of treatment the careful documentation also has to be stressed. However, remaining damages give no reason for an (apparent) evidence of a failure of treatment.
ISSN:0044-6173