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Ren HJ, Ye X, Li PY, Shen YD, Qiu YQ, Xu WD. Outcomes of ulnar nerve decompression for double crush syndrome. Br J Neurosurg 2024; 38:468-471. [PMID: 33641550 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1889463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Double crush syndrome (DCS) of the ulnar nerve, including cubital tunnel syndrome with ulnar tunnel syndrome (UTS), is uncommon. This study compares the postoperative outcomes of patients with isolated ulnar tunnel syndrome versus those with double crush syndrome of the elbow and ulnar tunnel. METHODS This study enrolled 22 patients: 12 underwent cubital tunnel surgery and ulnar tunnel surgery (double crush group); and 10 underwent only ulnar tunnel decompression (isolated UTS group). Postoperative effect evaluation of patients in both groups after at least 2.6 years (mean, 5.1 years and 5.7 years, respectively). Statistical analysis compared postoperative function, physical examination, and patient-reported satisfaction between groups. RESULTS In terms of postoperative grip strength, there was no difference between the postoperative states of the two groups (0.88 ± 0.04 versus 0.87 ± 0.05), while there was statistical difference in terms of the increment of the grip strength (p = 0.036); the two-point discrimination of isolated UTS group is better than the double crush group (90% versus 83.3%); double crush patients reported lower satisfaction than the UTS group (90% versus 83.3%). CONCLUSIONS At a minimum of 2.6 years after the nerve decompression, the patients of isolated UTS group are likely to have superior grip strength increment than patients with a history of double crush surgery, and there is no big difference in the final recovery situation. The sensation and satisfaction of isolated UTS group after nerve release were better compared with patients following double crush surgery.
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- Hai-Jiang Ren
- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Limb Function Reconstruction Center, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Research unit of synergistic reconstruction of upper and lower limbs after brain injury, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Limb Function Reconstruction Center, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Research unit of synergistic reconstruction of upper and lower limbs after brain injury, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Limb Function Reconstruction Center, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Research unit of synergistic reconstruction of upper and lower limbs after brain injury, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
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Onan E, Torun D, Kozanoğlu R, Miçözkadıoğlu H, Beyaz S, Özgözen L, Turgut N, Demiroğlu YZ, Karagün Ö, Ergenoğlu P, Kuşçu ÖÖ, Altan E, Güven AT, Abdullayev A, Karluka İ, Yalçın Ç, Mazıcan M, Balcı İG, Özkan B, Parmaksız G, Avcı B, Noyan A, Çolak T, Tünel HA, Temiz A, Gezer HÖ, Erdoğan C, Bairamoi G, Yünlüel D, Çivi S, Durdağ E, Kardeş Ö, Süner Hİ, Tufan K, Erkan S, Avcı T, Gündoğdu R, Kuş M, Fındıkçıoğlu A, Yıldız O, Alışkan E, Coşkunoğlu C, Haberal M. Mortality Factors in Crush Syndrome. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2024; 30:174-184. [PMID: 38506381 DOI: 10.14744/tjtes.2024.20532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Crush Syndrome is a major cause of morbidity and mortality following large-scale catastrophic earthquakes. Since there are no randomized controlled studies on Crush Syndrome, knowledge on this subject is limited to expert experience. The primary objective is to analyze the epidemiological and demographic characteristics, clinical outcomes, and mortality factors of earthquake victims after the Pazarcik and Elbistan earthquakes on February 6, 2023. METHODS This cross-sectional and observational retrospective study evaluated 610 earthquake victims who presented to our center between February 6 and April 30, 2023. Among these patients, 128 with Crush Syndrome were included in the study. Patient information was gathered from hospital records during their stay and from national registries upon referral. The primary outcome was to identify risk factors for mortality. Demographic and laboratory data were analyzed by acute kidney injury (AKI) stages; mortality-affecting factors were identified through regression analysis. RESULTS Of the 128 Crush Syndrome patients (100 adults, 28 children), 64 were female. The AKI rate was 32.8%. Among patients with AKI, the frequency of hemodialysis requirement was 69%, and the mortality rate was 14.2%. The overall mortality rate for patients with Crush Syndrome was 4.6%, compared to 3.9% (19/482) in earthquake victims without Crush Syndrome (p=0.705). Notably, low systolic blood pressure at admission was the only factor significantly affecting mortality in Crush Syndrome patients (Hazard Ratio [HR]: 1.088, p=0.021, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]). CONCLUSION Our study highlights low systolic blood pressure upon admission as a significant risk factor for increased mortality in Crush Syndrome patients. This finding may contribute to the literature by emphasizing the importance of monitoring blood pressure under rubble and administering more aggressive fluid therapy to patients with low systolic blood pressure.
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- Engin Onan
- Department of Nephrology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Nephrology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Nephrology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Nephrology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Nephrology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Radiology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Radiology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Radiology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Radiology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baskent University, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Nephrology, Baskent University, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of General Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of General Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of General Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of General Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Microbiology, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry, Baskent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Traning and Research Hospital, Adana-Türkiye
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- Department of Transplantation, Baskent University, Ankara-Türkiye
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Gök M, Melik MA, Doğan B, Durukan P. Hospital crisis management after a disaster: from the epicenter of 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquake. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2023; 29:792-797. [PMID: 37409925 PMCID: PMC10405032 DOI: 10.14744/tjtes.2023.44449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In such cases where sudden destruction and injury are very high, search and rescue teams and hospitals can be the most important determining factors between people's lives and deaths. METHODS This study was conducted retrospectively, after the two catastrophic earthquakes (Türkiye-Syria Earthquakes) by taking the records of the patients who admitted to our hospital. Patients' admission times, diagnoses, demographic data, triage codes, medical interventions, hemodialysis needs, crush syndrome and mortality rates were analyzed. RESULTS In the first 5 days after the earthquake, 247 earthquake-related patients were admitted to our hospital. The most intense period of admission to the emergency department was the first 24 h. The most intensive period of surgical procedures was 24-48 h. It was observed that Orthopedic surgical procedures were applied most frequently and the most common cause of mortality was crush syndrome. CONCLUSION In terms of preparations for earthquakes, especially in hospitals in the earthquake zone it will be beneficial for each hospital to make hospital disaster plans. For this reason, we thought it would be useful to share our experiences during this disaster.
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- Murat Gök
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital, Gaziantep-Türkiye
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- Department of General Surgery, Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital, Gaziantep-Türkiye
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital, Gaziantep-Türkiye
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital, Gaziantep-Türkiye
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Zhang YW, Ju C, Ke XL, Xiao X, Xiao Y, Chen X, Zhang SL, Ge HY, Deng L. Ipsilateral radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve injury caused by crush syndrome due to alcohol intoxication: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17227. [PMID: 31567983 PMCID: PMC6756630 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Autologous peripheral nerve injury caused by crush syndrome due to alcohol intoxication is relatively rare, and to our knowledge, the compression of 3 upper limb nerves at the same time has not been reported previously. If a compressive peripheral nerve injury is not treated in a timely manner, it is difficult to recover neurological function, and the prognosis is poor. PATIENT CONCERNS Here, we present a case of a 50-year-old man with ipsilateral radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve injuries caused by autogenous compression after drunkenness. DIAGNOSIS Electromyography and nerve conduction studies suggested peripheral nerve injury in the left upper limb. The diagnosis was injury to the radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve in the left upper arm. INTERVENTIONS Exploratory neurolysis surgery of the radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve was performed in the left upper arm. Postoperative oral neurotrophic drugs were administered, and functional exercise was performed. OUTCOMES After timely diagnosis and treatment, the strength of the left upper arm muscle recovered, and the prognosis of neurological function was satisfactory during 3 years of follow-up sessions. LESSONS In the treatment of such patients, a comprehensive understanding of their medical history and a strict physical examination should be performed. Combined with neuroelectrophysiological and imaging examination, the diagnosis can be confirmed. After timely diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis is mostly excellent.
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- Yuan-Wei Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University
- Medical Department of Graduate School, Nanchang University, Nanchang
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- Medical Department of Graduate School, Nanchang University, Nanchang
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University
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- Medical Department of Graduate School, Nanchang University, Nanchang
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- Medical Department of Graduate School, Nanchang University, Nanchang
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- Medical Department of Graduate School, Nanchang University, Nanchang
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- Department of Operating Room, Wujin Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Operating Room, Wujin Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University
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Song J, Ding H, Fan HJ, Dong WL, Sun ZX, Hou SK. Canine model of crush syndrome established by a digital crush injury device platform. Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2015; 8:6117-6125. [PMID: 26261489 PMCID: PMC4525823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To establish a canine model of crush syndrome (CS). METHODS A total of 16 healthy adult female Beagle dogs were randomly divided into the control group (n=8) and the experimental group (n=8). The crush injury was created in the left hind leg of each dog in the experimental group. RESULTS The biochemical indexes in the experimental group changed significantly compared to the values before extrusion. And they were also significantly different from the values of the control group. The glomerular capillary dilation, renal tubular epithelial cell degeneration, and renal interstitial lymphocytic infiltration were found in the kidneys. CONCLUSION The canine CS model established by the digital crush injury device platform was successful according with the diagnosis of CS. It is good for the investigation of the CS mechanism and treatment using this model.
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- Jie Song
- Tianjin Medical UniversityTianjin 300162, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Disaster Medicine in Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Institute of Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of Chinese People’s Army Police ForcesTianjin 300162, P. R. China
- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of Chinese People’s Armed Police ForcesTianjin 300162, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Disaster Medicine in Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Institute of Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of Chinese People’s Army Police ForcesTianjin 300162, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Disaster Medicine in Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Institute of Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of Chinese People’s Army Police ForcesTianjin 300162, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Disaster Medicine in Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Institute of Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of Chinese People’s Army Police ForcesTianjin 300162, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Disaster Medicine in Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Institute of Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of Chinese People’s Army Police ForcesTianjin 300162, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Disaster Medicine in Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Institute of Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of Chinese People’s Army Police ForcesTianjin 300162, P. R. China
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Tsuji T, Inoue S, Yamagiwa T, Morita S, Inokuchi S. A case of crush syndrome induced by the kneeling seiza position. Tokai J Exp Clin Med 2014; 39:166-168. [PMID: 25504202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2014] [Accepted: 08/22/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Crush syndrome results in a characteristic syndrome of rhabdomyolysis with myoglobinuric acute renal failure. The most commonly described crush injury is that which affects victims of natural disasters such as earthquakes. Here, we report a rare case of crush syndrome that was induced by the kneeling seiza position.
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan.
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Hiraiwa T, Okada H, Sawada N, Nakayama K, Senda N, Kawanishi M. [Complex regional pain syndrome in a patient with acute drug poisoning: a case report]. Chudoku Kenkyu 2014; 27:323-326. [PMID: 25771666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We report a case with transition to complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) caused by nerve injury associated with crush syndrome. The diagnosis was delayed because of coma due to acute drug poisoning. A 44-year-old man had attempted suicide by taking massive amounts of psychotropic drugs 2 days earlier and was transported to our hospital by ambulance. His arms had been compressed due to the prolonged (2 days) consciousness disturbance, and he experienced non-traumatic crush syndrome and rhabdomyolysis. Acute renal failure was prevented with massive infusion and hemofiltration. However, he experienced muscle and nerve injury at the compressed area, which presumably led to CRPS. In cases of suspected crush syndrome associated with acute drug poisoning, it is also important to recognize the possibility of developing CRPS.
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Molčányiová A, Molčányi T, Mydlík M. [Crush syndrome of today - rhabdomyolysis of intoxication]. Vnitr Lek 2014; 60:249-254. [PMID: 24981700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Crush syndrome is a major issue in war-afflicted countries and in times of peace also in case of a mining accident. This syndrome is characterized by a number of symptoms originating from muscle damage - rhabdomyolysis - resulting from long-lasting entrapment of the body/extremities. Nowadays, crush syndrome seems to be a scarce condition. However, the rare incidence may rather be the result of poor diagnostic recognition. Although the war conflicts and mining accidents became seldom, increased incidence of rhabdomyolysis is progressively associated with world-wide drug consumption. Long-term immobilisation of intoxicated drug addicts frequently leads to muscle damage, mediated by a local pressure exerted on the extremities. Rhabdomyolysis may become clinically manifest in a form of an acute muscular compartment syndrome.
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Petejová N, Martínek A. [Rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury-editorial]. Vnitr Lek 2014; 60:189-191. [PMID: 24992736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Tyll T. [Rhabdomyolysis-editorial]. Vnitr Lek 2014; 60:192-193. [PMID: 24992737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Shi XJ, Wang GL, Pei FX, Song YM, Yang TF, Tu CQ, Huang FG, Liu H, Lin W. [Comparative analysis of the clinical characteristics of orthopedic inpatients in Lushan and Wenchuan earthquakes]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2013; 45:688-692. [PMID: 24136259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically analyze and compare the clinical characteristics of orthopedic inpatients in Lushan and Wenchuan earthquake, so as to provide useful references for future earthquakes injury rescue. METHODS Based on the orthopedic inpatients in Lushan and Wenchuan earthquakes, the data of the age, gender, injury causes, body injured parts and speed of transport were classified and compared. RESULTS The duration of patients admitted to hospital lasted long and the peak appeared late in Wenchuan earthquake, which is totally opposed to Lushan earthquake. There was no significant difference in the patient's age and gender between the two earthquakes. However, the occurrence rate of crush syndrome, amputation, gas gangrene, vascular injury and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in Wenchuan earthquake was much higher than that in Lushan earthquake. Blunt traumas or crush-related injuries (79.6%) are the major injury cause in Wenchuan earthquake, however, high falling injuries and falls (56.8%) are much higher than blunt trauma or crush-related injuries (39.2%) in Lushan earthquake. The incidence rate of foot fractures, spine fractures and multiple fractures in Lushan earthquake was higher than that in Wenchuan earthquake, but that of open fractures and lower limb fractures was lower than that in Wenchuan earthquake. CONCLUSION The rapid rescue scene is the cornerstone of successful treatment, early rescue and transport obviously reduce the incidence of the wound infection, crush syndrome, MODS and amputation. Popularization of correct knowledge of emergency shelters will help to reduce the damage caused by blindly jumping or escaping while earthquake happens.
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- Xiao-Jun Shi
- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Rosedale KJ, Wood D. Traumatic rhabdomyolysis (crush syndrome) in the rural setting. S Afr Med J 2011; 102:37-39. [PMID: 22273136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2011] [Revised: 08/01/2011] [Accepted: 08/02/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with traumatic rhabdomyolysis (crush syndrome)(CS) secondary to community beatings commonly present to a rural emergency department that has limited access to dialysis services. We describe a retrospective study of patients admitted with a diagnosis of CS to the emergency department of a government hospital in rural KwaZulu-Natal, between November 2008 and June 2009. OBJECTIVES We assessed identification and management of these patients, considering: (i) early adverse parameters used to identify poor prognosis, (ii) the importance of early recognition, and (iii) appropriate management with aggressive fluid therapy and alkaline diuresis to prevent progression to renal failure. METHODS Diagnosis was based on clinical suspicion and haematuria. Exclusion criteria included a blood creatine kinase level <1 000 U/l on admission. Data captured included demographics, the offending weapon, time of injury and presentation to hospital, and admission laboratory results. Outcome measures included length of time in the resuscitation unit, and subsequent movement to the main ward or dialysis unit, discharge from hospital, or death. RESULTS Forty-four patients were included in the study (41 male, 3 female), all presenting within 24 hours of injury: 27 were assaulted with sjamboks or sticks, 43 were discharged to the ward with normal or improving renal function, and 1 patient died. CONCLUSIONS Serum potassium, creatinine, and creatine kinase levels were important early parameters for assessing CS severity; 43 patients (98%) had a favourable outcome, owing to early recognition and institution of appropriate therapy - vital in the absence of dialysis services.
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- K J Rosedale
- Ngwelezane Hospital Emergency Department, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
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Mistovich JJ, Limmer D, Werman HA. Transition series: topics for the EMT. Part 5: Soft tissue injuries: crush injury and compartment syndrome. EMS World 2011; 40:54-57. [PMID: 22046900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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- Joseph J Mistovich
- Department of Health Professions, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, USA
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Stollery N. Occupational skin disorders. Practitioner 2011; 255:34-35. [PMID: 22032114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Dai ZY, Li Y, Lu MP, Chen L, Jiang DM. Clinical profile of musculoskeletal injuries associated with the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2010; 16:503-507. [PMID: 21153941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Wenchuan earthquake was an enormous devastating disaster and caused mass casualties. The descriptive analysis presented here serves as a reference not only for present injury intervention but also for future earthquake disaster response. METHODS A total of 205 patients with a musculoskeletal injury were admitted in two teaching hospitals. We conducted a retrospective review of medical records to document the injury profile, chief complaints, damage locations and types, subsequent treatment, and prognosis. RESULTS Of the 205 patients, fracture was the major type of injury (78.0%). Forty patients were determined to have crush injuries and 19 patients had crush syndromes. Open fractures, multiple fractures and comminuted fractures were common. Fracture-associated neural injuries and trauma-associated infections were also common. Surgical treatments included debridement, bone traction, external fixation, open reduction and internal fixation, and spinal fixation. All the patients were effectively treated with few complications, a low deformity rate and no death. CONCLUSION For emergency conditions after a major earthquake, pre-hospital emergency care is highly important. After the patients are transported to the hospital, we should plan individualized treatment according to the patients' respective clinical features, and at the same time, prevent and cure the related complications in a timely manner in order to reduce mortality and disability rates.
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- Zhen-Yu Dai
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PRC
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Xie HL, Ji DX, Hu WX, Wu Y, Ge YC, Hou JH, Li LS, Liu ZH. Crush syndrome after the Wenchuan earthquake: new experience with regional citrate anticoagulation continuous veno-venous hemofiltration. Int J Artif Organs 2010; 33:114-122. [PMID: 20306438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Acute renal failure (ARF) related to crush syndrome is usually treated with hemodialysis. Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) has seldom been adopted in this situation due to the main drawback of continuous anticoagulation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA)-CVVH in two crush syndrome patients following the Wenchaun earthquake. METHODS Two victims from the Wenchuan earthquake in Southwest China were admitted to our hospital on May 23, 2008, 11 days after their injury. The total entrapment time under the rubble was 5.5 and 22.5 hrs respectively. They remained oliguric on admission, in spite of vigorous treatment in the local hospital including aggressive fluid infusion, fasciotomy and intermittent hemodialysis. On admission, their serum myoglobin levels were 765 and 829 ng/mL, respectively. Further debridement and drainage were performed. RCA-CVVH was conducted; the citrate containing substitution fluid was infused in a pre-dilution manner at a rate of 4 l/h; calcium was infused through a separate access to the venous inlet of the double lumen catheter. The infusion rate was adjusted according to the serum ionized calcium and whole blood activated clotting time (WBACT). A low dose of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) was infused at the rate of 150 approximately 300 U/h simultaneously for anticoagulation after anemia had been corrected and their wounds were stable. RCA-CVVH was substituted by conventional CVVH and LMWH anticoagulation when case 2 complicated with hypoxia. RESULTS RCA-CVVH was well tolerated, hemodynamic status was stable, and no complications related with RCA-CVVH were noted. The body temperature and WBC decreased to normal range, while anemia and hypoalbuminia were corrected. The levels of serum myoglobin and creatine phosphokinase were also decreased to normal range. Their urine volume increased after 20 and 22 days of oliguria and the tubular function of the patients recovered well. Although the second case encountered acute cholecystitis and acute lung injury in the hospital, both the patients recuperated and neither of them underwent amputation. CONCLUSIONS The present two crush patients have been successfully treated, but due to the limits of the small sample, it is difficult to generalize whether RCA-CVVH is safe enough for crush syndrome with a high risk of bleeding diathesis. Additional investigation with a larger number of patients is required. Fluid equilibrium, nutritional support, prevention of bleeding and infection are fundamental in this situation.
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- Hong-Lang Xie
- Research Institute of Nephrology, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Li W, Qian J, Liu X, Zhang Q, Wang L, Chen D, Lin Z. Management of severe crush injury in a front-line tent ICU after 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China: an experience with 32 cases. Crit Care 2009; 13:R178. [PMID: 19895693 PMCID: PMC2811944 DOI: 10.1186/cc8160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2009] [Revised: 10/04/2009] [Accepted: 11/06/2009] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The experience on management of crush injury after a devastating earthquake is lacking, and there are even less reports on the front-line critical care of these patients. A front-line intensive care unit (ICU) was set up in a tent after the disastrous Wenchuan earthquake (May, 12, 2008, China), where 32 patients suffering from crush injury were treated from May 12 to May 26. This study summarized our experience on management of 32 crush injury patients in a front-line tent ICU. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 32 crush injury patients treated in our frontline tent ICU. Using limited equipment, we observed the arterial blood gas parameters, blood routine, alanine aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and urine protein of patients. We also closely watched for changes in crush injury symptoms, urine output, and the dangerous complications of crush injury. RESULTS Eighteen of the 32 patients developed traumatic shock, 9 had acute renal failure, 6 had acute heart failure, 2 had stress ulcers and 4 had multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). The symptoms of 17 patients met the criteria of crush syndrome; hemodialysis and prompt surgical intervention were given to them when necessary. Prompt treatment in our tent ICU improved the symptoms of patients to different degrees. The limb distension and sensory dysfunction were improved and the urine output was increased or even restored to the normal level in some patients. Serological parameters were improved in most patients after admission. Five (15.63%) patients underwent amputation due to severe infection in our group. Six (18.75%) patients died, 4 due to MODS and 2 due to acute renal failure. CONCLUSIONS Severe crushing injuries and life-threatening complications are major causes of death after major disasters like earthquakes. Prompt treatment and close monitoring of the severe complications are of great importance in saving patients' lives. Establishment of a well-equipped front-line ICU close to the epicentre of the earthquake allows for prompt on the spot rescue of critical patients with crush injury, greatly decreasing the mortality rate and complications and avoiding amputation. There should be sufficient equipment to meet the needs of more patients.
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- Wenfang Li
- Emergency Department, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The People's Hospital of Jiangyou, No. 346 middle Jinlun Road, Jiangyou City, Sichuan Province, 621700, China
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- Emergency Department, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Emergency Department, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Emergency Department, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Emergency Department, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Emergency Department, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai 200003, China
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Kang PD, Pei FX, Tu CQ, Wang GL, Zhang H, Song YM, Fu P, Kang Y, Kong QQ, Liu LM, Yang TF, Liu L, Fang Y, Luo CX, Liu Y, Jin XD, Tao Y, Xue XS, Huang FG. [The crush syndrome patients combined with kidney failure after Wenchuan earthquake]. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi 2008; 46:1862-1864. [PMID: 19134370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To retrospectively analysis the treatment characteristics of the systemic situation in patients with crush syndrome after Wenchuan earthquake happened in May 12th, 2008. METHODS Forty-nine patients with crush syndrome and subsequent acute renal failure (ARF) due to the earthquake were treated in West China Hospital. All of patients had been rescued from buildings that collapsed in Wenchuan earthquake. The major associated injuries were in the low extremities and upper extremities. 49 patients developed ARF with increased concentrations of serum creatinine (mean 64 022 U/L) had underwent haemodialysis. Hyperkalaemia was seen in 9 patients and four of them underwent haemodialysis. 49 patients were administered hemodialysis. RESULTS No patient died. All patients who suffered from the ARF were weaned from hemodialysis after admitted 7 to 35 days. Forty-five extremities underwent amputations and 52 extremities had fasciotomy. CONCLUSIONS Crush syndrome requires urgent recognition and prompt surgical treatment with simultaneous measures to control hyperkalemia and ARF. The authors believe that immediate intensive care therapy and multi-subjective coordination would have improved the survival rate.
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- Peng-de Kang
- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Chen DC. [Reflection on treatment for crush syndrome during the Sichuan earthquake]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2008; 88:2097-2098. [PMID: 19080467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Rhabdomyolysis is the disintegration of striated muscles resulting in the release of muscular cell contents into the extracellular fluid. Crush syndrome is systemic manifestations caused by rhabdomyolysis; the most important component of crush syndrome is acute kidney injury. Non-physical and physical causes play a role in the aetiology of rhabdomyolysis. Clinical spectrum varies from asymptomatic elevation in creatine kinase to acute tubular necrosis and multiorgan failure. Myoglobinuria, increased serum creatine kinase level and hyperkalaemia are the most important laboratory parameters. Vigorous hydration with isotonic saline followed by alkaline solutions and mannitol are useful in the treatment of rhabdomyolysis.
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- M S Sever
- Istanbul Tip Fakultesi, Ic Hastaliklari Anabilim Dali, Nefroloji Bilim Dali, Istanbu, Turkey.
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Timely repair and robust regeneration after traumatic peripheral nerve injury are essential to ensure optimal recovery. Pregabalin (Lyrica; Pfizer Inc., Morris Plains, NJ), frequently prescribed to attenuate neuropathic pain in patients with traumatic nerve injury, was evaluated for its potential to alter nerve regeneration in the rat sciatic crush model. Rats were randomly assigned to one of three groups of 12 animals each: (1) sham surgery and pregabalin injections; (2) crush injury and pregabalin injections; and (3) crush injury and saline vehicle injections. Nerve regeneration was evaluated with weekly walking tracks and histomorphometry. There were no significant differences in sciatic function index or histomorphometric parameters at the 21-day endpoint between the pregabalin-treated rats undergoing crush injury and the saline-treated controls. Although we have observed a subjectively improved clinical course in human patients treated with pregabalin after traumatic nerve injury, the effect does not appear to be due to accelerated nerve regeneration.
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- Elizabeth L Whitlock
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
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Vanholder R, van der Tol A, De Smet M, Hoste E, Koç M, Hussain A, Khan S, Sever MS. Earthquakes and crush syndrome casualties: lessons learned from the Kashmir disaster. Kidney Int 2006; 71:17-23. [PMID: 17063177 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5001956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Major earthquakes may provoke a substantial number of crush casualties complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI). After the 1988 Armenian earthquake, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) established the Renal Disaster Relief Task Force (RDRTF) to organize renal care in large disasters; this approach proved to be useful in several recent disasters. This paper depicts the organizational aspects of the rescue intervention during the Kashmir earthquake, in 2005. Specific problems were fierce geographic circumstances, lack of pre-registered local keymen, transportation problems, and inexperience of local teams to cope with problems related to mass disasters. Once treatment was installed, global outcomes were favorable. It is concluded that well-organized international help in renal disasters can be effective in saving many lives, but still necessitates conceptual adaptations owing to specific local circumstances.
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- R Vanholder
- Renal Disaster Relief Task Force of the International Society of Nephrology, Gent, Belgium
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Contemporary planning for disaster response to terrorist events usually assumes the use of chemical, radiological, or biological weapons. Historically, most victims of terrorist attacks are injured by the use of conventional explosives rather than weapons of mass destruction. Such attacks will likely produce victims who have suffered burn injuries along with conventional trauma. Alternately, the large number of patients sustaining conventional soft-tissue or crush injuries will benefit from burn center expertise. This study summarizes the current state of knowledge related to the management of terrorism mass casualty incidents caused by the use of conventional explosives. A review of pertinent medical, technical, and popular literature relating to terrorism and explosives, along with instruction received at Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel on the management of mass casualty terrorism events was undertaken, and the pertinent medical and scientific literature relating to bomb delivery methods, blast mechanics, blast pathophysiology, and medical response to a terrorist bombing is presented here. Although terrorist use of chemical, radiological, or biological weapons is possible, historical analysis consistently demonstrates that the most likely terrorist weapon causing a mass casualty event is a standard explosive device detonated in a crowded area. The medical basis for management of such casualties is herein described.
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- James Crabtree
- Emergency Medical Services Agency, Commerce, California 90022-5152, USA
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This paper describes the use of a composite graft from the mastoid area consisting of full-thickness skin peripherally and selectively localised fascia-fat tissue underneath the skin centrally for immediate reconstruction of moderate defects of the nasal tip including the columella and soft triangle. Mastoid composite grafting is a simple and safe procedure that avoids partial graft loss and provides adequate augmentation of soft tissue, easy reshaping of the new nostril rim, minimal post-operative shrinkage, and no donor-site morbidity. Then, it results in a satisfactory nasal appearance with adequate tip projection and symmetry. This procedure may represent a preferred method of nasal tip reconstruction.
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- Jin Sik Burm
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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Huber FX, Herzog L, Meeder PJ. Crush syndrome after multiple dog bites. Clin Nephrol 2006; 65:460-1. [PMID: 16792146 DOI: 10.5414/cnp65460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Kovács E, Becker D, Daróczi L, Gálfy I, Hüttl T, Laczkó A, Paukovits T, Vargha P, Szabolcs Z. [Analysis of vascular complications of IABP therapy in open-heart surgery patients 1999-2004]. Magy Seb 2006; 59:105-11. [PMID: 16784033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) is being used in cardiac surgery in an increased ratio. IABP therapy involves considerable risk, mainly vascular complications, postoperative bleeding and infection can represent danger. Between 1999 and 2004 out of 4443 open heart surgery operations we have performed intraaortic balloon pump treatment in case of 75 patients. The mean age was 64 years, 23 patients had diabetes mellitus, 47 patients had hypertension, 20 patients had peripheral vascular disease as well. We performed IABP therapy most frequently during isolated coronary bypass operations (42 cases), but also combined operations (implantation of valve prosthesis + coronary bypass) represent a significant part (implantation of aortic valve prosthesis + CABG: 5 cases, implantation of mitral valve prosthesis + CABG: 8 cases). Vascular complications occurred in 10 cases--13.3%--out of 75 patients, including 7 fatal ones. Three cases are due to the IABP treatment itself: Crush syndrome was developed leading to the loss of the patient. Applying the multiple logistic regression model we have examined the effect of the following factors on the occurrence of vascular complications: gender, age, body surface, accompanying diseases (hypertension, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease), the method and timing of insertion. Peripheral vascular disease (p < 0.005) and hypertension (p = 0.01) represent independent risk factors regarding the occurrence of complications. Having performed chi-square test we have not identified significant correlations between mortality and vascular complications. In case of prevailing peripheral vascular disease, the application of alternative insertion techniques--via the ascending aorta, the axillary artery--are recommended.
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- Endre Kovács
- Semmelweis Egyetem Budapest, Er- és Szívsebeszeti Klinika, Budapest
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Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) occurs in 30% of operated patients and represents a heavy problem both regarding disability and costs in first world countries. Among FBSS we found the possibility of a double crush syndrome: a disco-radicular conflict and a peripheral nerve entrapment. The latter, disguised by root compression symptoms, becomes evident only after spinal surgery. Clinical features are the same as for the restless leg syndrome. We found peroneal nerve crural branches entrapped where they crossed the fascia to reach the subcutaneous layer. Venous stasis during immobility caused presentation of symptoms. Neurolysis was performed, all cases were successful. Most of the patients were found to have myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). MPS patients "feel" entrapments more frequently than others not because of their specific pain tolerance but because they are more prone to develop them.
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- F M Crotti
- Clinica Neurochirurgica dell'Università di Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
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- N D Reis
- Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel.
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Injury to the sciatic nerve is one of the more serious complications of acetabular fracture and traumatic dislocation of the hip, both in the short and long term. We have reviewed prospectively patients, treated in our unit, for acetabular fractures who had concomitant injury to the sciatic nerve, with the aim of predicting the functional outcome after these injuries. Of 136 patients who underwent stabilisation of acetabular fractures, there were 27 (19.9%) with neurological injury. At initial presentation, 13 patients had a complete foot-drop, ten had weakness of the foot and four had burning pain and altered sensation over the dorsum of the foot. Serial electromyography (EMG) studies were performed and the degree of functional recovery was monitored using the grading system of the Medical Research Council. In nine patients with a foot-drop, there was evidence of a proximal acetabular (sciatic) and a distal knee (neck of fibula) nerve lesion, the double-crush syndrome. At the final follow-up, clinical examination and EMG studies showed full recovery in five of the ten patients with initial muscle weakness, and complete resolution in all four patients with sensory symptoms (burning pain and hyperaesthesia). There was improvement of functional capacity (motor and sensory) in two patients who presented initially with complete foot-drop. In the remaining 11 with foot-drop at presentation, including all nine with the double-crush lesion, there was no improvement in function at a mean follow-up of 4.3 years.
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- P V Giannoudis
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, England, UK.
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Compartment syndrome is a possible complication for every patient with a fracture, sprain, or orthopaedic surgery. Complete evaluation of the patient is necessary on a continual basis to determine any deviation from the normal range of the neurovascular parameters. Early identification of the symptoms will prompt immediate treatment and prevent the loss of a limb.
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Sever MS, Erek E, Vanholder R, Koc M, Yavuz M, Aysuna N, Ergin H, Ataman R, Yenicesu M, Canbakan B, Demircan C, Lameire N. Lessons learned from the catastrophic Marmara earthquake: factors influencing the final outcome of renal victims. Clin Nephrol 2004; 61:413-21. [PMID: 15224805 DOI: 10.5414/cnp61413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND During catastrophic earthquakes, crush syndrome is the second most frequent cause of death after the direct impact of trauma. The Marmara earthquake, which struck Northwestern Turkey in August 1999, was characterized by 639 crush syndrome victims with acute renal problems. The factors influencing their final outcome have been the subject of this study. PATIENTS/METHODS Within the first week of the disaster questionnaires asking about 63 clinical and laboratory variables were sent to 35 reference hospitals that treated the victims. Information obtained by means of these questionnaires, including the factors with a potential influence on outcome, was submitted to analysis. RESULTS Overall mortality rate was 15.2%. In univariate analysis, nonsurvivors were older (p = 0.048); the highest mortality rates were observed among the victims coming from the closest cities to the reference hospitals. Admission within the first 3 days of the disaster (p = 0.016), with oliguria (p = 0.042), lower figures for blood pressure (p < 0.001), platelets (p = 0.004) and serum albumin (p = 0.005) were associated with mortality. Also, higher body temperature (p = 0.013) and serum potassium (p < 0.001) as well as suffering from thoracic or abdominal traumas, extremity amputations and medical complications other than renal failure (for all 4: p < 0.0001) in addition to need of dialysis support (p = 0.015) and mechanical ventilation (p < 0.0001) indicated higher risk of death. In the multivariate analysis, age (p = 0.030, OR = 1.02), presence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (p = 0.001, OR = 4.49), abdominal trauma (p = 0.012, OR = 4.05) and amputations (p = 0.010, OR = 2.81) were predictors of mortality. Dialyzed patients were characterized by higher mortality rates than nondialyzed victims (17.2% versus 9.3%, p = 0.015). CONCLUSION Outcome of the renal victims of catastrophic earthquakes is influenced by the type of trauma, comorbid events and complications observed during the clinical course as well as epidemiological features such as age, distance to reference hospitals and time lapse between disaster and admission to reference hospitals.
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- M S Sever
- Department of Nephrology, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Crush injuries resulting in traumatic rhabdomyolysis are an important cause of acute renal failure. Ischemia reperfusion is the main mechanism of muscle injury. Intravascular volume depletion and renal hypoperfusion, combined with myoglobinuria, result in renal dysfunction. The infusion of intravenous fluids before extrication or soon after injury may lessen the severity of the crush syndrome. Serum CK levels can be used to screen patients with crush injuries to determine injury severity. Once intravascular volume has been stabilized, and the presence of urine flow has been confirmed, a forced mannitol-alkaline diuresis for prophylaxis against hyperkalemia and acute renal failure should be instituted. If an extremity compartment syndrome is suspected, one should have a low threshold for checking the intracompartmental pressures. Further studies are needed to demonstrate if any treatment regimen is truly superior to early, aggressive crystalloid infusion.
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- Darren J Malinoski
- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201-3098, USA.
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We retrospectively studied 15 children with tibial fractures associated with crush injuries to the soft tissues of the dorsal foot. The fractures, including six open fractures, were united with no complications within an average of 11.1 weeks. Wound closure to treat crush injuries of the dorsal foot was achieved using split- or full-thickness skin grafts in most patients. The outcomes of these grafts were acceptable, and all skin coverage was successful and remained viable with no breakdown. Extensor tendon injuries of the foot sustained by eight patients could not be sutured or repaired due to the nature of the injuries. However, the functional abilities of those injured tendons that could be sutured to surrounding tissues in a neutral position were acceptable, even though two patients had contracture of the toes that was problematic when wearing shoes. To manage crush skin injuries of the dorsal foot, split- or full-thickness skin grafts appear to provide a simple and convenient treatment strategy. In cases associated with extensor tendon injuries, suturing damaged extensor tendons to surrounding tissues represents another useful strategy with acceptable outcomes.
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- Mamoru Fujita
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kitasato University, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 228-8555, Japan.
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Crush syndrome remains rare in European practice. It is, however, common in areas of civil disorder and where the normal structures of society have given way to civil war or natural disaster. Western doctors are becoming increasingly involved in such situations and there is no reason to believe that instances due to more conventional causes, such as collapse in the elderly or road traffic accidents will cease. For all these reasons it is important that clinicians who deal infrequently with crush syndrome have access to appropriate guidelines. This consensus report seeks to provide such advice.
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- Ian Greaves
- Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicholson Street, Edinburgh, UK
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Amputation of a mangled extremity is repugnant to the patient and the surgeon. However, prolonged unsuccessful attempts at salvage are costly, highly morbid and sometimes lethal. Much discussion has taken place regarding which criteria predict successful salvage, and predictive indices have been proposed in an attempt to identify limbs for which attempted salvage is unlikely to succeed. The mangled extremity severity score, or MESS system is the most thoroughly validated of the various classification systems, but at present there is no predictive scale that can be used with confidence to determine whether to amputate or attempt to salvage a mangled lower extremity. MESS system based on four significant criteria (with increasing points with worsening prognosis) i.e. skeletal injury, limb ischaemia, shock and patient age, has become a standard method to determine which one of the mangled extremities will eventually undergo amputation or salvage. Keeping in view the paucity of studies on Indian patients, a prospective trial of MESS was done in 50 patients who had 56 mangled extremities during the last 3 years. A significant difference between the MESS value of salvaged limbs (4.7) and amputated limbs (8.6) was found. MESS value of more than 7 was most specific and was found to have a positive predictive value of 100%. The results have been compared with Western literature and authors suggest that nerve injuries and irreparable soft tissue loss should be given an extra point each. In bilateral cases, the MESS value of each limb should be properly assessed (especially when patient is in shock), as the score may increase because of the other injured limb.
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- Sansar Sharma
- Department of Orthopaedics, Paraplegia and Rehabilitation, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India
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Keven K, Ates K, Sever MS, Yenicesu M, Canbakan B, Arinsoy T, Ozdemir N, Duranay M, Altun B, Erek E. Infectious complications after mass disasters: the Marmara earthquake experience. Scand J Infect Dis 2003; 35:110-3. [PMID: 12693561 DOI: 10.1080/0036554021000027013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The Marmara earthquake occurred on 17 August 1999. There were 639 renal victims, of whom 477 needed some form of renal replacement therapy. Although several medical complications have been reported in the literature, there has been no detailed description of infectious complications in patients with crush syndrome after earthquakes. Data from 35 hospitals considering clinical and laboratory findings, as well as infectious complications and the results of microbiological examinations, were analysed. 223 out of 639 (34.9%) patients had infectious complications, which comprised the most frequent medical problem in the renal victims. The patients who suffered from infections had a higher mortality rate than those who did not (p = 0.03). Sepsis and wound infection were the main presentation of the infectious complications. 121 (18.9%) patients suffered from sepsis; the mortality rate was higher in these patients (27.3%) than in victims who did not suffer from sepsis (12.4%, p < 0.0001). In a multivariate model, sepsis was associated with increased mortality (p = 0.0002, odds ratio 2.45, 95% confidence interval 1.52-3.96). 53 (8.2%) and 41 (6.4%) patients had wound and pulmonary infections, respectively. Most of the infections were nosocomial in origin and caused by Gram-negative aerobic bacteria and Staphylococcus spp. Infectious complications are common in renal victims of catastrophic earthquakes and are associated with increased mortality when complicated by sepsis.
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- Kenan Keven
- Department of Nephrology, Ankara University Medical School, Ibni Sina Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Nerve entrapment conditions and peripheral neuropathies are sometimes related to injurious events, toxicosis, and repetitive microtrauma to soft tissue and nerve structures. An interesting theory concerning peripheral entrapment neuropathy has been discussed in the literature. This theory is called the double crush syndrome. This article briefly discusses the biologic/metabolic, structural, toxicogenic, and vasculopathic rationale for the pathogenesis of double crush syndrome.
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Sever MS, Erek E, Vanholder R, Akoglu E, Yavuz M, Ergin H, Turkmen F, Korular D, Yenicesu M, Erbilgin D, Hoeben H, Lameire N. Clinical findings in the renal victims of a catastrophic disaster: the Marmara earthquake. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2002; 17:1942-9. [PMID: 12401851 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/17.11.1942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The clinical course of acute renal failure (ARF) related to crush syndrome is very complex, because of co-existing surgical and/or medical complications. After the devastating Marmara earthquake that struck Turkey in August 1999, 639 patients were identified with nephrological problems, whose clinical findings have been the subject of this analysis. METHODS Specific questionnaires asking about 63 variables were sent to 35 reference hospitals that treated the victims. Clinical findings of the renal victims were analysed. RESULTS At admission, high fever was noted in 31.8% of the patients; the temperature of non-survivors was higher (P=0.027). Mean blood pressure was higher in survivors (P=0.004) and dialysed victims (P <0.001). Most (61.4%) patients were oligo-anuric; oliguria lasted for 10.8+/-7.2 days. Thoracic and abdominal traumas were associated with a higher risk of mortality. 397 fasciotomies and 121 amputations were performed in 790 traumatized extremities. Fasciotomies were associated with sepsis (P<0.001) and dialysis needs (P<0.0001), while amputations were associated with mortality (P<0.0001). Medical complications, which were associated with dialysis needs (P<0.0001) and mortality (P<0.0001), were observed in 51.5% of patients. In a multivariate analysis model of medical complications, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (P<0.0001, OR=5.81), and adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (P=0.0001, OR=4.53) were predictors of mortality. CONCLUSIONS In the aftermath of catastrophic earthquakes, clinical findings of the renal victims can predict the final outcome. While fasciotomies indicate dialysis needs, extremity amputations, abdominal and thoracic traumas are associated with higher rates of mortality in addition to DIC and ARDS.
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- Mehmet Sukru Sever
- Department of Nephrology, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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During the earthquake in Marmara, Turkey (August 17, 1999), 87 of 476 victims (18.3%) admitted to Marmara University Hospital (Istanbul, Turkey) experienced renal failure caused by crush injuries. Fifty-nine patients (68%; 40 men, 19 women) required renal replacement therapy (RRT), whereas 28 patients (32%; 20 men, 16 women) recovered renal function under conservative treatment. The aim of the present study is to compare clinical and laboratory data from patients with crush syndrome who needed RRT with those who could be maintained on conservative medical treatment. Data for demographic, clinical, and laboratory findings of patients who had renal problems were collected retrospectively and analyzed. The proportion of men was significantly greater (68% versus 42%; P < 0.05), and time spent under the rubble was significantly shorter (9.4 +/- 6.9 versus 19.1 +/- 22.5 hours; P < 0.05) among patients who required RRT compared with those who recovered under conservative treatment. Patients who required RRT had significantly less urine output in the first 24 hours, underwent more fasciotomies, and needed more blood and fresh frozen plasma transfusions (P < 0.05). Blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, potassium, creatine kinase, and aspartate aminotransferase levels were significantly greater compared with patients managed conservatively both on admission and for the mean of values obtained during the first 2 weeks (P < 0.05). Furthermore, fasciotomies were the most powerful predictors of a later need for RRT. In a similar disaster in the future, these factors should be taken into consideration for priority in referral to medical centers with dialysis facilities.
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- Gülçin Kantarci
- Department of Nephrology, Marmara School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Rogachevskiĭ DV, Vyrodov KS. [Surgical treatment of position compression syndrome]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2002:49-51. [PMID: 11810942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Based on results of treatment of 62 patients with compression syndrome of soft tissues, a new treatment policy with early surgical treatment and staged necrectomies was developed. Bioimpedance method was used for evaluation of vitality of muscular tissue. Immediate results of treatment are analyzed. Active surgical treatment permits to reduce lethality 1.8 fold and invalidization 1.75 fold due to adequate necrectomies and reduction of amputations rate.
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OBJECTIVE Describe the unusual complication of lower extremity compartment syndrome occurring in an adolescent with spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS Case presentation. RESULTS A 17-year-old male with C5 ASIA A complete SCI developed a compartment syndrome of his lower leg on the ninth day postinjury. Presenting signs included an equinus deformity of the foot, blackened induration over the anterior tibia, circumferential erythematous markings over the calf, large urticarial lesions over the knee, and calf swelling. The presumed etiology of the compartment syndrome was excessive pressure from elastic wraps, which were placed over gradient elastic stockings. Pressures were 51 mmHg in the superficial posterior, 50 mmHg in the deep posterior, 33 mmHg in the anterior, and 34 mmHg in the peroneal compartments. The patient also developed rhabdomyolysis with myoglobinuria. In addition to supportive care, the patient underwent a dual incision fasciotomy for compartment release. CONCLUSIONS The development of lower extremity compartment syndrome was probably a result of excessive pressure applied by elastic wraps. Elastic wraps should be used with caution in individuals with SCI.
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- L C Vogel
- Shriners Hospital for Children and Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Hudson T, Leigh M, Wyatt J. Aortic injury review failed to mention the "osseous pinch". Emerg Med J 2001; 18:77. [PMID: 11310477 PMCID: PMC1725522 DOI: 10.1136/emj.18.1.77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Kazancioğlu R, Korular D, Sever MS, Türkmen A, Aysuna N, Kayacan SM, Tahin S, Yildiz A, Bozfakioğlu S, Ark E. The outcome of patients presenting with crush syndrome after the Marmara earthquake. Int J Artif Organs 2001; 24:17-21. [PMID: 11266037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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In this study, we evaluated the clinical and laboratory data of the patients presenting after the Marmara earthquake. Crush syndrome was diagnosed in 60 patients (30 M, 30 F, mean age: 31.3+/-13.8 years). They were buried under the rubble for a mean period of 12.3+/-15.1 hours. On admission, 27 patients were oligoanuric and the mean serum creatinine, creatinine phosphokinase and potassium levels were 4.4+/-3.2 mg/dl, 18453.1+/-24527.2 IU/L, and 4.9+/-1.7 mEq/L, respectively. The most frequent site of trauma was the lower extremity. Dialysis treatment was initiated in 40 patients (19 M, 21 F; mean age: 32.7+/-13.0 years). Mean number of hemodialysis sessions/patient was 8.9+/-6.8. Nine (23%) patients among the dialyzed and 4 (20%) among the non-dialyzed died leading to an overall mortality of 21.6%. This low mortality rate suggests that the death rate from acute renal failure due to crush syndrome could be decreased by extensive follow-up.
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- R Kazancioğlu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey.
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To investigate central and pulmonary hemodynamics in a standardized normovolemic experimental muscle injury model, 8 anesthetized and mechanically ventilated test pigs were intracavally infused with 100 ml of autologous muscle extract over a period of 100 min; 8 control pigs received Ringer's solution. The cardiac index decreased 20% and the heart rate decreased 10% within 30 min of starting the infusion in the muscle extract group and remained depressed. Mean arterial pressure increased significantly in both groups. The pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and central venous pressure remained relatively unchanged during the 5-hour study. A 2-fold increase in mean pulmonary arterial pressure and a nearly 4-fold increase in the pulmonary vascular resistance index was seen in the muscle extract infusion group, which however returned to normal. Arterial hemoglobin concentration and systemic vascular resistance index remained fairly stationary in both groups. Immediate significant decreases in both arterial oxygen saturation and arterial oxygen tension were observed in the muscle extract group, however both variables recovered towards the end of the experiment. A slight increase in arterial blood pH value was noted during the experiment. In conclusion, autologous muscle extract infusion causes decreases in heart rate and cardiac index, as well as a significant increase in pulmonary vascular tone and systemic hypoxemia, emphasizing the detrimental effects of skeletal muscle injury following severe trauma.
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- M Rawlins
- Department of Surgery and Cardiorespiratory Research Unit, University of Turku, Finland.
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Huber FX, Herzog L, Werle E, Glaser F. Crush syndrome in polytrauma - octreotide in a novel therapeutic concept. Clin Nephrol 1999; 52:392-4. [PMID: 10604649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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Shear syndrome is described as a complication of crush syndrome. In addition to compression of and injury to the electrode, complete transection occurs. In this case, the free end migrated to the pulmonary artery with the potential for further complications.
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- A Z Malik
- Arrhythmia Study and Sudden Death Prevention Center, State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA
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Better OS. Rescue and salvage of casualties suffering from the crush syndrome after mass disasters. Mil Med 1999; 164:366-9. [PMID: 10332179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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Extensive muscle crush injury culminating in the crush syndrome (CS) is often lethal unless promptly and vigorously treated. The causes of death in the CS are extreme hypovolemic shock, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, metabolic acidosis, acute myoglobinuric renal failure, and the compartment syndrome. Treatment consists of early massive volume replacement, preferably administered in the field, followed by forced alkaline solute (mannitol) diuresis. With this regimen, it is possible to increase substantially the survival of lives and limbs and to prevent acute myoglobinuric renal failure in patients suffering from the CS. Preliminary experience suggests that intravenous hypertonic mannitol is protective also to the injured muscle and can be used as a noninvasive adjunct in the management of compartment syndrome in humans. Moreover, by preserving muscular integrity, mannitol can conceivably reduce sarcolemmal leakage of the nephrotoxic myoglobin urate and phosphate and thus further defend kidney function. Furthermore, mannitol reduces the plasma pool of these nephrotoxic metabolites by increasing urinary elimination.
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- O S Better
- Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Rebecca Chutick Center for Crush Syndrome, Technion Israeli Institute of Technology, Bat-Galim, Israel
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Prehoden ME. Emergency! Crush injury. Am J Nurs 1999; 99:35. [PMID: 10091565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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- M E Prehoden
- Trauma Services, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA
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