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Acute limb compartment syndrome (ALCS) is a serious complication of traumatic injury. Although ALCS can occur in any limb, it most commonly occurs following injury to the lower leg, particularly in fractures of the tibia. Practitioners should recognise and treat ALCS as early as possible to prevent the development of further, potentially serious, complications. Most of the literature recommends that patients at risk of ALCS should be carefully monitored, with a focus on pain as the main symptom. However, patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who are unconscious or sedated may be unable to report pain or are unreliable in doing so, therefore it is necessary to consider alternative assessments for ALCS. This article provides an overview of the evidence and guidelines in relation to ALCS in the lower leg and how to undertake an effective assessment for the condition in patients in the ICU. This will enable practitioners to make evidence-based clinical decisions to improve practice and patient safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information regarding the conjunctivochalasis (CCh) which represents laxity of the bulbar conjunctiva without edema. It highlights several signs and symptoms of conjunctivochalasis inlcuding irritation, dryness, itching and contact lens intolerance. It also examines the development of bloodshot or hyperemic appearance in the blood vessels.

The article discusses the effect of laser treatment in patients with Rosacea, a chronic condition characterized by facial erythema. It indicates that laser treatment can alleviate the cutaneous manifestations of rosacea such as flushing, erythema, edema, and papules. The guidelines for diagnosing rosacea are also provided.

The article presents information on Xanthelasma. Xanthelasma are seen clinically as oval or elongated yellowish plaques just beneath the skin of the periorbital region. Most commonly, they are noted near the inner canthus of the upper eyelid, although they may be seen on the lower lid as well; they are generally symmetrical in presentation. Inspection and palpation may reveal a soft, semisolid, or calcified texture. Patients with xanthelasma are typically over 40 years of age, and women are affected nearly twice as often as men. The condition may be seen in light-skinned and dark-skinned individuals. Patients with xanthelasma may present because of a cosmetic concern, or the condition may be detected on routine ocular examination. The lesions are neither inflammatory nor painful, and there is no tendency toward malignancy, although the lesions may enlarge and/or coalesce over time.

Presents information on xanthelasma, a form of cutaneous xanthoma. Description of the disease; Symptoms of the disease; Treatment and management process.