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Title: Tissue pressure to evaluate compartmental syndrome. Author: Brooker AF, Pezeshki C. Journal: J Trauma; 1979 Sep; 19(9):689-91. PubMed ID: 490745. Abstract: This article presents a simplified, direct way of measuring tissue pressure and shows that in a series of 45 patients with serious extremity injuries, it is possible to predict the need for fasciotomy, eliminating much of the risk to the patient.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]