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Crush syndrome due to limb compression.

M J Kikta, J P Meyer, R A Bishara

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |September 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Crush syndrome from prolonged limb compression can cause severe muscle damage, shock, and renal failure. Prompt treatment, including fasciotomy and dialysis, improves patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Emergency Medicine
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Nephrology

    Background:

    • Crush syndrome, resulting from prolonged limb compression, poses a significant risk of acute compartment syndrome and subsequent ischemic muscle injury.
    • Obtunded patients are particularly vulnerable, often sustaining limb injuries from falling asleep on an extremity.

    Observation:

    • This study details four cases of crush syndrome treated at Cook County Hospital, Chicago.
    • The common etiology involved prolonged compression of a limb due to patient immobility.

    Findings:

    • Continued muscle ischemia can progress to myonecrosis, leading to shock and acute renal failure.
    • Key diagnostic indicators include a history of prolonged limb compression and limb swelling.

    Implications:

    • Early diagnosis of crush syndrome is crucial for effective management.
    • Prompt therapeutic interventions, encompassing volume correction, metabolic stabilization, open fasciotomy, and dialysis, are vital for achieving favorable functional results.

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