Teeny S M, Wiss D A
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Los Angeles County Hospital, University of Southern California 90033.
J Orthop Trauma. 1987;1(3):236-9. doi: 10.1097/00005131-198701030-00008.
A case of compartment syndrome following the use of a MAST suit is reported. The most significant factor in its development is prolonged application combined with severe hemodynamic compromise. Amputation was performed or death occurred in 50% of reported cases. Compartment pressure monitoring should be done in patients who require a MAST suit for more than 4 h.