In this chapter, we will demonstrate the measurement of compartment pressures utilizing the Stryker Pressure Monitor. The equipment listed below are the items required for this technique.

 

LIST OF REQUIRED ITEMS:

Preparation [photo] Compartment Pressure Measurement [photo]
1) Sterile Gloves 8) Stryker Pressure Monitor*
2) Betadine 9) Diaphragm Chamber**
3) Lidocaine 10) Side-ported 18 gauge needle**
4) 5 cc syringe for anesthetic 11) Pre-filled 3 cc syringe
5) 30 gauge needle for anesthetic injection *Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo , MI
6) Skin Marking Pen **in "Quick Pressure Monitor Pack"
7) Gauze  

 
The Diaphragm Chamber and the 18 g side ported needle are packaged in the Stryker Quick Pressure Monitor Pack.

 

 

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