title: Crush syndrome complicating pneumatic antishock garment (PASG) use.
abstract: We present a case of severe compartment syndrome complicated by rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure (crush syndrome) following the use of a pneumatic antishock garment (PASG) with survival of the patient. Review of the literature reveals one other similar case but without survival. The aetiology of the complication is discussed and recommendations for the safe use of the PASG are made.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003444:Crush Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D005676:Gravity Suits / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012774:Shock, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology*