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Emergency Medicine Test Prep

Category - Orthopedic Trauma

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All of the following are the signs of compartment syndrome except?
  1. Paresthesia
  2. Capillary refill time increase
  3. Pain which is always relieved by elevation
  4. Worsening pain which cannot be controlled by oral analgesics
Explanation
Answer: C - signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome are paresthesia, capillary refill time increase and worsening pain which cannot be controlled by oral analgesics
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