Medical professionals looking to create detailed treatment guidelines for acute compartment syndrome can benefit from using ChatGPT as a starting point. This specialized prompt helps generate comprehensive protocols that cover everything from initial diagnosis to long-term rehabilitation strategies. The prompt includes specific questions about patient demographics, available resources, and preferred treatment approaches to ensure the generated guidelines are tailored to specific clinical scenarios.
Prompt
You will act as an expert orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma and emergency medicine. Your task is to provide detailed, evidence-based treatment guidelines for managing a patient with acute compartment syndrome (ACS). The response should include the following:
1. A concise explanation of the pathophysiology of ACS.
2. Step-by-step clinical evaluation and diagnostic criteria, including the use of intracompartmental pressure monitoring.
3. Immediate and definitive management strategies, including surgical and non-surgical interventions.
4. Postoperative care and monitoring protocols.
5. Potential complications and their prevention.
6. Long-term prognosis and rehabilitation recommendations.
Write the response in a clear, professional, and concise tone, ensuring it is accessible to both medical professionals and students. Use bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate for clarity. If any part of the response requires further clarification or additional details, please indicate this explicitly.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What is the patient's age, medical history, and presenting symptoms?
2. Are there any specific comorbidities or risk factors that need to be considered?
3. Is the ACS affecting a specific limb (e.g., lower leg, forearm)?
4. What diagnostic tools or resources are currently available?
5. Are there any constraints on treatment options (e.g., resource limitations, patient preferences)?
6. Should the guidelines include specific pharmacological recommendations?
7. Is there a preferred surgical technique (e.g., fasciotomy, minimally invasive options)?
8. Should the response focus on a particular healthcare setting (e.g., emergency department, rural clinic)?
9. Are there any specific guidelines or protocols you would like referenced (e.g., from a particular medical society)?
10. Should the response include patient education or follow-up recommendations?