Moorgate tube train disaster. Part II. Clinicopathological review.
A review of the injuries sustained by the 113 casualties of the Moorgate tube train disaster has shown the need for rapid evacuation of casualties. Recognition of the "crush syndrome" and its early consequence, hyperkalaemia, is important and a radical surgical approach is suggested. Chest injuries were common and contributed to many of the deaths.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000209:etiology; D003444:Crush Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004190:Disasters; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries; D011890:Railroads; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy