Crush syndrome

Crush Syndrome (pronunciation: /krʌʃ ˈsɪndroʊm/) is a medical condition characterized by significant systemic symptoms secondary to a crushing injury of skeletal muscle.

Etymology

The term "Crush Syndrome" is derived from the English word "crush" meaning to deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully, and the Greek word "σύνδρομο" (syndrome) meaning a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.

Definition

Crush Syndrome, also known as Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis or Bywaters' syndrome, is a severe and often fatal injury that occurs following a prolonged continuous pressure on the body, which leads to severe shock and kidney failure. The shock is caused by the body's reaction to the breakdown products of damaged muscle cells.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Crush Syndrome may include:

• Muscle weakness
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Kidney failure

Treatment

Treatment for Crush Syndrome may include:

• Intravenous fluids
• Dialysis
• Surgery
• Medication

Related Terms

• Compartment Syndrome
• Rhabdomyolysis
• Acute Kidney Injury
• Trauma

See Also

• Trauma (medicine)
• Emergency medicine
• Intensive care medicine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Crush syndrome
• Wikipedia's article - Crush syndrome

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