Near-infrared spectroscopic diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome

Hypothesis: NIRS can be used as a reliable method for the detection of an acute compartment syndrome. Methods:  1) A prospective clinical trial of 102 patients at risk of an ACS. Continuous invasive pressure and NIRS measurements were recorded and compared. 2) A porcine model of 15 animals to invest...

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Main Author: Hope, Matthew J.
Published: University of Edinburgh 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.652561