Upon examining your patient, you suspect she may be developing a compartment syndrome of the lower leg. What is your best course of action when treating this patient in the field?

Upon examining your patient, you suspect she may be developing a compartment syndrome of the lower leg. What is your best course of action when treating this patient in the field?



A) A. Apply a PASG to decrease swelling and control internal bleeding.
B) B. Administer RICE.
C) C. Splint it with a padded splint in the position found.
D) D. Transport the patient to the closest, most appropriate facility


Answer: D


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