RESUMEN

We report a rare case of tricep compartment syndrome caused by a hematoma which resulted from noninvasive blood pressure monitoring (NIBPM) during thrombolytic therapy. Clinicians administering thrombolytic agents should be aware of the risk of bleeding and compartment syndrome at the site of NIBPM. Appropriate preventative measures should be instituted when using automated pneumatic cuffs. An understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of an arm compartment syndrome will allow for prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment.

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Brazo/irrigación sanguínea , Monitores de Presión Sanguínea/efectos adversos , Síndromes Compartimentales/etiología , Hematoma/etiología , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Humanos , Infarto del Miocardio/tratamiento farmacológico , Terapia Trombolítica , Activador de Tejido Plasminógeno/uso terapéutico