Crush injury

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

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

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

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

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

Prevention

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.

See also

• Trauma
• Fracture
• Compartment syndrome
• Amputation