Don't Let the Pressure Get to You: A Practical Approach to Compartment Syndrome

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

4:40pm – 5:00pm ET

Location: Trade - Lobby Level

CE: 0.25 CME Credit

Speaker(s)

Michael Bond, MD, FAAEM, FACEP (he/him/his)

Professor
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Eldersburg, Maryland

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Moderator(s)

Matthew Graber, MD, PhD, FAAEM

Residency Program Director
Abrazo Health
Goodyear, Arizona

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):

Michael Bond, MD, FAAEM, FACEP: No financial relationships to disclose

This session will review the myths of compartment syndrome that often result in it being misdiagnosed. An emphasis will be on the medicolegal risk as these cases are heavily sought out by plaintiff attorneys. A practical approach to the evaluation of these patients will be discussed with an emphasis on diagnostic tests and treatment options

Learning Objectives:

After this session, the learner will be able to describe the myths of compartment syndrome and how reliance on the 5Ps often leads to misdiagnosis.
After this session. the learner will understand the utility of pressure monitoring, and the pitfalls in getting an accurate reading.
After this session, the learner will have a clear understanding of bedside treatment options that can lower compartment pressures.