Forearm Compartment Syndrome: a Post-Burn Complication and its Impact
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About the Course
Compartment syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by increased pressure within fascial compartments, often resulting from trauma such as fractures or burns. For burn therapists, understanding compartment syndrome is critical, as delayed diagnosis or treatment can lead to permanent damage, including Volkmann's ischemic contracture. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to compartment syndrome, focusing on acute forearm compartment syndrome, a rare but severe condition that requires prompt intervention. Participants will gain insights into its pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management, and learn how rehabilitation professionals play a key role in mitigating long-term complications.
Course objectives
Explain what is compartment syndrome and its cause.
Recognize the symptoms and clinical signs of compartment syndrome, with an emphasis on the "6 Ps."
Identify how compartment syndrome affects structures of the forearm (nerves and muscles).
Understand the progression, treatment options, and potential complications of acute forearm compartment syndrome.
Identify Volkmann��s contracture and other complications of compartment syndrome in order to develop rehabilitation strategies.
Course content
Introduction to fascial compartments and compartment syndrome.
Etiology and pathophysiology of acute compartment syndrome.
Diagnosis and initial management of acute compartment syndrome.
Presentation of Volkmann��s ischemic contracture, a serious complication of forearm compartment syndrome.
Patient��s case of Volkmann��s ischemic contracture.
Evaluation
The following evaluations will be done:
Pre-test to assess the level of basic knowledge of the participants.
Mini quiz after each lesson to review the key points of the lesson.
Post-test to evaluate the improvement of the knowledge of the participants.
Approval criteria:
Completion of all course elements within the allotted time period.
Post-test score of 80% and above.
The participant will need to complete all learning activities before the end of the training, after that date the participant will no longer have access to the course content and the learning record will be marked as "incomplete".
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a certificate of completion.
This course is for
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working in burns.
Other burn professionals interested in learning more about this topic.
Instructor(s)
Ching-Yi LU
