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Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

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Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome associated with hypovolemic shock and compartment syndrome. Use of transpulmonary thermodilution technique for volume management

Authors: Bernd Saugel, Andreas Umgelter, Friedrich Martin, Veit Phillip, Roland M Schmid, Wolfgang Huber

Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome (SCLS) is a rare disorder characterized by increased capillary hyperpermeability leading to hypovolemic shock due to a markedly increased shift of fluid and protein from the intravascular to the interstitial space. Hemoconcentration, hypoalbuminemia and a monoclonal gammopathy are characteristic laboratory findings. Here we present a patient who suffered from SCLS with hypovolemic shock and compartment syndrome of both lower legs and thighs. Volume and catecholamine management was guided using transpulmonary thermodilution. Extended hemodynamic monitoring for volume and catecholamine management as well as monitoring of muscle compartment pressure is of crucial importance in SCLS patients.

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Title: Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome associated with hypovolemic shock and compartment syndrome. Use of transpulmonary thermodilution technique for volume management
Authors: Bernd Saugel
Andreas Umgelter
Friedrich Martin
Veit Phillip
Roland M Schmid
Wolfgang Huber
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1757-7241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-18-38

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