label: Increased compartment pressure
label_lc: increased compartment pressure
description: intracompartmental pressure (ICP) over 30 mmHg. Acute compartment syndrome occurs when there is increased pressure within a closed osteofascial compartment, resulting in impaired local circulation. Acute compartment syndrome is considered a surgical emergency since, without proper treatment, it can lead to ischemia and eventually necrosis. Generally, acute compartment syndrome is considered a clinical diagnosis. However, ICP over 30 mmHg can be used as a threshold to aid in diagnosis.