About this episode

This episode discusses Crush Syndrome and its management in prehospital care.

This month we're looking at Crush Syndrome, this is the presentation of Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis, Hyperkalaemia, Hypovolaemia and Compartment syndrome following a prolonged entrapment . We look at the faculty of prehospital cares consensus statement examining the physiology involved, our managment such as whether torniquets are still needed and where calcium may or may not fit in as well as practical tips from our expereinces. Find the references and back catelogue at www.generalbroadcast.org.uk This podcast is supported by GEEKY MEDICS, check out their offerings at www.geekymedics.com including their new simchat.ai feature. If you like what we're doing you can support the podcast at Ko-fi.com/generalbroadcast

People in this episode

Host: General BroadCAST

Topics covered

• Crush Syndrome
• Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis
• Hyperkalaemia
• Hypovolaemia
• Compartment syndrome
• prehospital care
• management techniques

Keywords

• Crush Syndrome
• Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis
• Hyperkalaemia
• Hypovolaemia
• Compartment syndrome
• prehospital care
• torniquets
• calcium
• management
• practical tips

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GEEKY MEDICS

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