Crush syndrome: a hazard of prolonged bus journeys.
Compartment syndrome is a devastating condition, with a high morbidity if it goes unrecognised. We describe a case that progressed to muscle ischaemia and crush syndrome in a man undergoing a prolonged bus journey while under the influence of alcohol--an unusual presentation whose outcome is dependent on early recognition.
Asante
D K
DK
Department of Orthopaedics, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Dangas
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D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000150:complications; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000150:complications*; D003444:Crush Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply; D011187:Posture; D013997:Time Factors; D014186:Transportation