Abstract | BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Few reports exist concerning the peak serum concentration of creatine kinase (CK) and the severity of crush syndrome, and the efficacy of fasciotomy in crush syndrome patients remains controversial. This study aimed to analyze and assess the clinical features, treatment, and outcome of patients with crush syndrome sustained in the Chi-Chi earthquake in September 21, 1999. METHODS: Pertinent data were collected from major hospitals in central Taiwan via questionnaire. Patients with a peak serum CK concentration of more than 1,000 U/L within 2 weeks following the earthquake were included in the study. Eight hospitals responded and a total of 95 patients were included for the analysis. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Kui-Chou Huang, Tu-Sheng Lee, Yu-Min Lin, Kuo-Hsiung Shu |
Journal | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
(J Formos Med Assoc)
Vol. 101
Issue 4
Pg. 249-56
(Apr 2002)
ISSN: 0929-6646 [Print] Singapore |
PMID | 12101860
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Acute Kidney Injury
(etiology)
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Creatine Kinase
(blood)
- Crush Syndrome
(complications, therapy)
- Disasters
- Fasciotomy
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Renal Dialysis
- Taiwan
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