MAST suits
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þ Compartment syndrome from MAST
Anterior tibial compartment syndrome following use of MAST suit.
Johnson BE
Ann Emerg Med 1981 Apr;10(4):209-10
NLM Citation ID:  81182116

Abstract:

A case of anterior tibial compartment syndrome following the use of the
military antishock trousers (MAST) suit is reported. Early recognition of
this complication is necessary to ensure a good outcome. Monitoring of the
MAST pressure and use of the lowest pressure that is effective may decrease
the likelihood of this complication.

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Teeny SM;  Wiss DA
J Orthop Trauma 1987;1(3):236-9
REVIEW ARTICLE: 12 REFS.
NLM Citation ID:  89125124

Abstract:

A case of compartment syndrome following the use of a MAST suit is reported.
The most significant factor in its development is prolonged application
combined with severe hemodynamic compromise. Amputation was performed or
death occurred in 50% of reported cases. Compartment pressure monitoring
should be done in patients who require a MAST suit for more than 4 h.


3
Bilateral lower extremity amputations after prolonged application of the
pneumatic antishock garment: case report.
McLellan BA;  Phillips JH;  Hunter GA;  Lane PL;  Kellam JF;  Faclier G
Can J Surg 1987 Jan;30(1):55-6
NLM Citation ID:  87130337

Abstract:

The authors describe the case of a 29-year-old man with multiple trauma who
suffered compartment syndromes necessitating bilateral lower limb amputations
as a result of the prolonged (9.5 hours) application of a pneumatic antishock
garment (PASG). There was no evidence of lower limb trauma before the garment
was put on. Despite the apparent benefits of the PASG in traumatized
hypovolemic patients, the lowest possible inflation pressures should be used
and removal attempted as soon as hemodynamic stability can be assured.