[The prevention of crush syndrome related medical problems after earthquake].
Crush syndrome in patients rescued from earthquake is a complex clinical syndrome with many medical conditions. The most common complications are hyperkalemia, acute kidney injury, shock, infection, ARDS, malnutrition and multiorgan dysfunction. Managing these critical issues appropriately is essential for effective treatment of the crush syndrome.
Wang
Li
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Department of Nephrology, Sichuan People's Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science, Chengdu 610072, China. wang.li@medmail.com.cn
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Qiang
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Li
Gui-Sen
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000517:prevention & control; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000517:prevention & control; D003444:Crush Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004190:Disasters; D055866:Earthquakes; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000517:prevention & control