Crush injury syndrome in earthquakes: a systematic review and meta-analysis on its frequency and complications.
Quick Take: This systematic review and meta-analysis quantifies the substantial morbidity associated with crush injury syndrome in earthquake victims, directly impacting resource allocation and preparedness.
💡 Clinical Impact
* Mechanistic Why: Prolonged skeletal muscle ischemia and subsequent reperfusion injury trigger a systemic inflammatory cascade and release of myoglobin, leading to acute kidney