Compartment Syndrome Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 13 clues. Answers range from 2 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Syndrome where pressure in compartment can cause tissue damage
Key symptom & first "P"
Location where pressure monitor is found
Surgical procedure to reduce compartment pressure
75% of compartment syndromes caused by this injury
2nd "P" burning & tingling early sign
______________monitor used by physician to determine if compartment syndrome present.
4th sign -unable to move extremity past injury site due to compressed nerves -late sign
capillary refill greater than 3 seconds, Late sign
"P" sign where skin is tight and shiny
very late sign & 6th "P" sign
watch where you step so this soft tissue injury doesn't cause compartment syndrome
____________ recognition of signs/symptoms is important in prevention of this syndrome.
