Light test could spot dangerous muscle pressure before It's too late
NCT ID NCT05672381
Summary
This small study tested whether a new, non-invasive imaging device could help doctors diagnose acute compartment syndrome (ACS) earlier. ACS is a painful, dangerous condition where pressure builds up in muscles after a serious injury, cutting off blood flow. The device uses near-infrared light and a safe dye to measure blood and oxygen levels in the injured muscle, looking for signs that pressure is becoming dangerously high.
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States
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