The Use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Acute Compartment Syndrome in Injured Soldiers

The purpose of this study is to define the reliability and accuracy of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in the detection of intra-compartmental tissue perfusion in injured and noninjured extremities over time. The investigators hypothesize that this technology, combined with vital signs, intracompartmental pressures and clinical examinations, will be useful in diagnosing acute compartment syndrome (ACS), monitoring patients at risk for ACS, and evaluating the adequacy of fasciotomy in patients treated for ACS.

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Key information

Conditions

Acute Compartment Syndrome

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

Landstuhl, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

18-65 years old
male or female
active duty servicemen who have been evacuated from OIF or OEF through LRMC

Exclusion criteria

patients not willing to provide consent
patients in whom application of NIRS monitoring is viewed as an impediment to casualty care

Treatment and study plan

Near-infrared spectroscopy

Device

Non-invasive monitoring device applied on the surface of the skin that emits harmless red light to measure tissue perfusion.

Primary outcomes

NIRS values in various physiologic states (stable control, critically injured control, lower extremity injury)

Time frame: 24-48 hours from hospital admission

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

J&M Shuler

Industry

Collaborators

Somanetics Corporation
United States Department of Defense

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: May 14, 2010
Registry last updated: Jun 15, 2011

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