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Volume 78 Number 02

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Compartment Syndrome and the Use of Regional Anesthesia

There is controversy surrounding use of regional anesthesia for orthopedic patients due to the belief that local anesthetics could mask the symptoms of compartment syndrome in at-risk patients. This article examines the clinical process, reviews the literature and suggests recommendations for its safe use.

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