Early diagnosis and treatment of crush syndrome / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Frequent earthquake,debris flow,mine disaster,landslides,explosions,car accident and other injuries often lead to the occurrence of crush syndrome.Its clinical manifestations include muscle injury in the injured area,usually combined with distant organ dysfunction,such as liver,kidney,heart,lung,gastro-intestinal tract,and even lead to hypovolemic shock,compartment syndrome,rhabdomyolysis,traumatic multiple organ failure.Due to the hidden pathological changes of secondary organ dysfunction,rapid progress, more dangerous prognosis,it can even lead to death.Therefore,the early identification,diagnosis and treat-ment of crush syndrome can significantly improve the prognosis,avoid complications and reduce mortality and disability rate.