ABSTRACT
Definition and Mechanisms • C o m p artm en t syndrom e occurs w hen th e pressure increases w ith in th e tissue
su rro u n d ed by a tig h t fascial envelope beyond a critical level necessary to m ain ta in tissue perfusion . In the vast m ajority o f cases, the increase in pres sure is caused by tissue edem a o r in traco m p artm en ta l bleeding.
