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l Compartment Syndrome Splinting: Immediate initial management involves removing all constrictive dressings or casts down to the skin and elevating the limb to the level of the heart (not above, as this reduces perfusion pressure).
l Myoglobinuria Risk: Muscle necrosis in compartment syndrome releases myoglobin, leading to dark tea-colored urine and a high risk of acute kidney injury (AKI).
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