How To Measure Compartment Pressure in a Forearm By Puneet Gupta, MD, Los Angeles County Fire Department Reviewed / Revised Apr 2023 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Topic Resources How To Measure Compartment... Compartment pressure is measured to assist in diagnosing compartment syndrome.