Presentation: Managing Compartment Syndrome Following Leg Fracture

This assignment presents a case study of an 88-year-old man who developed compartment syndrome following a lower leg fracture after a fall. The presentation covers the patient's psychological factors, the pathophysiology of compartment syndrome, nursing management strategies (including physical examinations, cast removal, pain assessment, and environmental safety), and pharmacological interventions (focusing on pain management with NSAIDs, opioids like codeine and tramadol, and the rationale for choosing morphine). The presentation also includes supportive treatments like oxygen therapy and intravenous fluids. References to relevant research articles are provided to support the information presented. Desklib provides similar solved assignments and past papers for students.