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Module 6: Musculoskeletal Injuries

Segment 7: Muscle Compartment Syndrome

References labeled PEDS contain a pediatric element or primary focus.

Topic: Muscle compartment syndrome

Topic: Compartment syndrome interventions

  • Merchan N, Ingalls B, Garcia J, et al. Factors associated with surgical site infections after fasciotomy in patients with compartment syndrome. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022;6(2) doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-22-00002 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35188898/.
  • Street T. Ankle-brachial index for the assessment of peripheral arterial disease in the emergency department. Adv Emerg Nurs J. 2022;44(1):34-40. doi: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000385. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35089279/.

Topic: Traumatic wound care

  • Ahmad J, Hindawi MD, Hamdy AM, et al. Closed incision negative pressure wound therapy after emergency laparotomy: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. World J Emerg Surg. 2026;21(1) doi: 10.1186/s13017-026-00679-x https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41703609/.
  • Alga A, Haweizy R, Bashaireh K, et al. Negative pressure wound therapy versus standard treatment in patients with acute conflict-related extremity wounds: a pragmatic, multisite, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Glob Health. 2020;8(3):e423-e429. doi: 10.1016/s2214-109x(19)30547-9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32087175/.
  • Cheng Y, Wang K, Gong J, et al. Negative pressure wound therapy for managing the open abdomen in non-trauma patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022;5(5):Cd013710. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013710.pub2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35514120/.
  • Fernandez R, Green HL, Griffiths R, et al. Water for wound cleansing. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022;9(9):Cd003861. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003861.pub4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36103365/.
  • Forsch RT, Little SH, Williams C. Laceration repair: A practical approach. Am Fam Physician. 2017;95(10):628-636. doi:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28671402/.
  • Mattox EA. Reducing risks associated with negative-pressure wound therapy: Strategies for clinical practice. Crit Care Nurse. 2017;37(5):67-77. doi: 10.4037/ccn2017308 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28966197/.
  • McMahon M. What is a wound VAC? The Health Board; 2024. 27 June 2022. doi: Accessed 2022. https://www.thehealthboard.com/what-is-a-wound-vac.htm
  • Norman G, Goh EL, Dumville JC, et al. Negative pressure wound therapy for surgical wounds healing by primary closure. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020;6(6):Cd009261. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009261.pub6 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32542647/.
  • Nyffeler R, Morgenstern M, Osinga R, et al. Fracture-related infections of the lower extremity; Analysis of costs and their drivers. Injury. 2025;56(2) doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.112138 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39742836/.
  • Rancu AL, Darby FA, Averbukh LD, et al. Methods to manage edema and reduce flap compression in postoperative nursing care following trauma to the lower extremity. Orthop Nurs. 2024;43(6):325-329. doi: 10.1097/nor.0000000000001075 https://journals.lww.com/orthopaedicnursing/fulltext/2024/11000/methods_to_manage_edema_and_reduce_flap.5.aspx.
  • Roumiani PH, Vahdati SS, Ala A. Comparison of head and facial skin wound healing complications with GLUBRAN; Tiss 2 skin adhesive vs. nonabsorbable nylon suture. Injury. 2024;doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.112042 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39612867/.
  • Seidel D, Diedrich S, Herrle F, et al. Negative pressure wound therapy vs conventional wound treatment in subcutaneous abdominal wound healing impairment: The SAWHI randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg. 2020;doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.0414 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32293657/.