Clinical Guide for Crush Injury

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This guide provides detailed instructions for managing crush injuries, focusing on fluid resuscitation, analgesia, monitoring, tourniquets, amputation, hyperkalaemia, triage, and advice for remote hospitals. It emphasizes establishing IV access, fluid administration, pain management, ECG monitoring, tourniquet use, amputation considerations, hyperkalaemia treatment, appropriate triage, and specific recommendations for rural hospitals. The guide aims to ensure safe and effective care for crush injury patients in various settings, offering a structured approach to assessment and treatment. Recommendations are based on expert consensus and supported by references from reputable sources. Feedback on the guideline is welcome for continuous improvement.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Trauma Centers; Wounds and Injuries; Crush Injuries; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: Scottish Trauma Network

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