Decompressive Fasciotomy in an Extremely Preterm Newborn with Compartment Syndrome

A preterm newborn boy (birth weight 650  g) was born at 256/7 weeks of gestational age; premature rupture of membranes occurred 84 hours before delivery, which was performed by emergency caesarean delivery because of transverse lie and evidence of the left lower limb in the vagina. Antepartum betamethasone treatment was completed. At b irth, the child was intubated and required cardiopulmonary resuscitation because of bradycardia and respiratory distress. Apgar score was 2, 5, and 6 at 1, 5, and 10 minutes, respectively.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Rediscovering the Physical Exam Source Type: research