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Hindi Analgesia & Resuscitation : Current ResearchISSN: 2324-903X
Stephen D. Lucas Author
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Regional Anesthesia, Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology
Division of Regional Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Florida, USA
Biography
Dr. Stephen D. Lucas is an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, Florida and is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Florida College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
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Is Compartment Syndrome Risk a Contraindication to Regional Analgesia?
Author(s): Stephen D. Lucas
Is Compartment Syndrome Risk a Contraindication to Regional Analgesia?
Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) occurs when pressure within a closed space causes ischemia to the tissues within that space. It is relatively rare, with an incidence of 3.1 per 100,000, but it can be devastating if not promptly diagnosed and treated. The diagnosis of compartment syndrome is a clinical one, based primarily on the presence of pain out of proportion to the clinical situation, often worsened by muscle stretch. Based on a few case reports and case series, some, particularly in the orthopedic community, have suggested that regional anesthesia should be avoided in patients at risk for ACS. T... view more»
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