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A Contusive Model of Unilateral Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Using the Infinite Horizon Impactor

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Complex extrication and crush injury.

Kevin Burns¹, David C Cone, Joseph V Portereiko

¹Section of EMS, Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. kevin.burns@yale.edu

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Summary

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Crush syndrome, often seen in disasters, can occur in typical vehicle accidents. Emergency medical services need to understand prehospital management for crush injuries.

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Emergency Medicine
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Disaster Medicine

Background:

Crush injury and crush syndrome are typically associated with large-scale disasters and urban search and rescue operations.
However, these clinical conditions can also arise from less severe incidents, including industrial accidents and vehicular collisions.

Observation:

This case report details an unusual motor vehicle collision requiring complex and prolonged extrication, resulting in crush injury.
The incident highlights that crush syndrome is not exclusive to mass casualty events.

Findings:

Prehospital management of crush syndrome requires specific operational and clinical considerations.
Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel must be familiar with recognizing and managing crush injuries in diverse settings.

Implications:

Understanding crush syndrome in prehospital settings is crucial for all EMS providers, not just those involved in disaster response.
This knowledge can improve patient outcomes by ensuring timely and appropriate initial management of crush injuries.