Improving the quality of care – learning through case studies: Compartment syndrome

Abstract

In this series of case studies, serious adverse events that occurred in public hospitals are discussed with the aim of learning through other people’s experiences. They are also meant as a sober reminder that any one of us could err and that we need to exercise due care at all times. Some details of cases and all the names have been altered to protect the identity of patients and staff members, but all are based on real cases.