Ch. 13 - Musculoskeletal Trauma Flashcards
0
Q
What is another technical term for “crush syndrome”
A
Traumatic rhabdomyolysis
1
Q
What are the two earliest signs of compartment syndrome?
A
Pain & Parathesia
Later signs include: pulselessness, pallor, and paralysis
2
Q
What molecule is released, causing damage to the kidneys, in crush syndrome?
A
Myoglobin
3
Q
Release of “what” after circulation is restored after a crush injury, can result in life threatening cardiac dysrhythmias?
A
Potassium
4
Q
Why is lactated ringers not used in the setting of crush injury?
A
Because it contains potassium.
