Document Compartment Pressure

You can document the compartment pressure of the lower leg and thigh after the exercise, total exercise time, and time of the measurements taken.

1. Open the IORTS Castsplint Apply template.
2. Click Compartment Pressure in the left pane.
   The IORTSproc Comp Press template opens.

   

3. Select Trauma or Exercise to indicate the type of procedure performed.
4. In the Lower Leg and Thigh sections, select the lower leg and thigh positions for the left and right sides.
5. Click the applicable mm Hg field, and enter the pressure value in the Number Pad window.
   Note: The SSD fields are automatically filled with the difference between the pressure values entered in the mm Hg fields for the left and right side.
6. Click the Dur of Exer field, and enter the duration of the exercise in the Number Pad window.
7. Select the appropriate option for when the measurements are taken after the exercise.
8. To provide additional details, click the Comments field.
   Note: The comments added in this field are displayed in the Office Note document.
9. Click Add to Grid.
   A message appears stating that the procedure has been sent to the grid.
10. Select the Performed by check box.
    The name of the provider who performed the procedure and the date and time of the procedure are automatically filled in the corresponding fields.
11. Click Save & Close.