The use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to assist in the diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome in paediatrics

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: compartment syndrome; complications of fractures; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000022965
• Lead Sponsor: The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-01-07
• Study Completion: 2011-11-30
• Last Update Posted: 15 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 29

Inclusion Criteria

Grade 3 supracondylar fracture for group 1
Clinically suspected compartment syndrome for group 2

Exclusion Criteria

volar forearm skin damage preventing probe attachment
Jaundice

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tissue oxygenation level[From time of operative fixation until hospital discharge in group 1, measured continuously at a 2 second sampling rate, for up to 48 hours or discharge.<br><br>At time of surgical intervention for fasciotomy for group 2, as a discrete measurement taken over 2 minutes at a 2 second sampling rate.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
number of group 1 patients developing compartment syndrome. Clinical assessment, described before, is used to detect the development of compartment sydnrome. If suspected, muscle compartment pressures are measured usign an invasive device(Stryker pressure monitor), and fasciotomy is performed, at which time the muscle is directly inspected for colour, swelling and response to stimulation, allowing a definitive diagnosis of compartment syndrome to be made.[Continuous clinical observation for up to 48 hours post fixation or dischaege from hospital.]