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imported>Howard C. Berkowitz (New page: <noinclude>{{Subpages}}</noinclude> A condition which increased pressure within a limited space, usually an extremity compromises the blood circulation and function of tissue within th...) |
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A condition which increased pressure within a limited space, usually an extremity compromises the blood circulation and function of tissue within that space. This can be caused by tight external constriction, trauma, extravasation of an intraosseous infusion, or extreme exertion