Date of Award
Spring 4-19-2024
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (MMSc)
First Advisor
Rey Ramirez, MD
Abstract
Acute compartment syndrome is a condition of increased pressure in injured extremities leading to decreased oxygen delivery and tissue death in the limb. This condition requires prompt diagnosis to avoid complications such as muscle death and amputation. The current diagnostic standards rely on clinical findings, which are subjective, or compartment pressure measurements, which are painful, invasive, and prone to error. Near-infrared spectroscopy has shown promise as a direct, objective, and non-invasive alternative in identifying compartment syndrome. Tibia fractures are the most common predisposing injury to compartment syndrome. We propose a randomized controlled trial evaluating near-infrared spectroscopy to test for compartment syndrome in patients with tibia fractures. We hypothesize that diagnosis by near-infrared spectroscopy will reduce the complication rate in patients screened for acute compartment syndrome compared with those who receive diagnosis by clinical findings. This study will help determine whether near-infrared spectroscopy is a superior test for acute compartment syndrome.
Recommended Citation
Yanez, Andres, "Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring to Diagnose Acute Compartment Syndrome" (2024). Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses. 201.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysmpa_theses/201
Comments
This is an open access thesis