Measuring Intracompartmental Pressure Of Extremities In Burn Patients Using Whiteside And Saline Water Column Methods: A Comparative Study

Compartment syndrome is a serious complication in burn patients, particularly those with circumferential or electrical burns involving extremities. Early diagnosis and intervention are critical but challenging due to unreliable clinical signs. This study evaluates two methods for measuring intracompartmental pressure (ICP)— the Whiteside method and the saline water column method—based on accuracy, ease of use, and correlation with clinical and intraoperative findings. Conducted on 50 patients over a year in a tertiory burn care center, the study demonstrates that ICP measurement significantly aids decision-making, reducing limb loss and improving overall outcomes