You are in a transport scenario involving a 34-year-old male patient who suffered a severe crush injury to his right leg in a construction accident. The patient is experiencing increasing pain and swelling despite stabilization. Which action should you take to assess for the possibility of compartment syndrome?
Elevate the limb and re-assess in 15 minutes
Monitor the patient’s pain and swelling
Measure the intracompartmental pressure
Check for pedal pulses