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Why Is Acute Elevated Intracompartmental Pressure in the Lower Leg

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Why is acute elevated intracompartmental pressure in the lower leg considered a medical emergency?


A) The fracture has not been realigned and the patient's pain continues to be extreme until the fracture is aligned.
B) Ischemia and reduced neuromuscular function can result in permanent damage if left 12 or more hours.
C) Ischemia results in continued swelling.
D) None of the above

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