Crush injury

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Crush injury
Synonyms
Pronounce N/A
Specialty Emergency medicine, Orthopedic surgery
Symptoms Pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding, compartment syndrome
Complications Compartment syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney injury, infection
Onset Sudden
Duration Variable
Types N/A
Causes Trauma from compression
Risks Heavy machinery, natural disasters, motor vehicle accidents
Diagnosis Physical examination, imaging studies
Differential diagnosis Fracture, soft tissue injury, vascular injury
Prevention Safety measures, protective equipment
Treatment Fluid resuscitation, surgical intervention, fasciotomy
Medication N/A
Prognosis Variable, depends on severity and complications
Frequency Common in industrial accidents, disasters
Deaths N/A


Crush Injury is a type of trauma that occurs when a body part is subjected to a high degree of force or pressure, usually after being squeezed between two heavy objects.

Causes[edit | edit source]

Crush injuries are commonly seen in severe trauma, and include direct crushing and vascular injury. They can be associated with fracture, bleeding, bruising, compartment syndrome, infection, and necrosis.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Symptoms of a crush injury include pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding, and shock. Severe crush injuries can result in bone fracture, wound, infection, compartment syndrome, and even amputation.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment of crush injuries involves relieving pressure, managing pain and swelling, and treating any resulting complications such as fractures, wounds, or infections. This may involve surgery, medication, physical therapy, and other treatments.

Complications[edit | edit source]

Complications of crush injuries can include infection, compartment syndrome, fracture, amputation, and death.

Prevention[edit | edit source]

Prevention of crush injuries involves taking safety precautions to avoid situations where crush injuries can occur. This includes using protective equipment, following safety procedures, and being aware of potential hazards.

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