N-acetylcysteine Protects Striated Muscle in a Model of Compartment Syndrome

摘要

BackgroundTo avoid ischemic necrosis, compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency treated with decompression once identified. A potentially lethal, oxidant-driven reperfusion injury occurs after decompression. N-acetylcysteine is an antioxidant with the potential to attenuate the reperfusion injury.