Man with compartment syndrome and leg pain in Greensburg

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This is a transfer coming to you from Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital in Greensburg.

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Patient is a fifty-five, five-five-year-old male who is diagnosed with compartment syndrome.

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He has had worsening pain and cramps in his right lower extremity for three days with.

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Yesterday in the ER, felt better with some fluids.

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However, pain.

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They said that they measured his right side; it appears bigger than his left.

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Patient does have intact pulses and sensation in that right lower extremity.

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He explains the pain.

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Vital signs are as

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follows: heart rate is 80 , blood pressure.

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Ninety-two.

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Respiratory rate is 18 .

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He's at ninety-five percent on room air.

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We will be there in about 10 min as you are waiting further.

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Pulsing in that extremity.

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Just to double check.

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There is a pulse in his right lower extremity.

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Cap refill is less than 2 s .

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Okay, thanks for the heads up.

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With normal vital signs, if there are no changes, we will go ahead and see him from triage.

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If there are any changes, give us a call back.

2026-09-16 09:12 UTC

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Industrial Park Rd, Greensburg, KY 42743

Man with compartment syndrome and leg pain in Greensburg

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Man with compartment syndrome and leg pain in Greensburg

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