Management of Crush-related Acute Kidney Injury After Disasters
Ersin Kandemir, Fethi Gül
Abstract
Management of Crush-related Acute Kidney Injury After DisastersRecently, on February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and neighboring states.It has become the worst disaster ever recorded in the region, with over 40,000 deaths, and the rescue operations have not been finalized yet.This incident should stress the importance of preparedness, foresight, and organization of our disaster management system for and during natural or artificial disasters.The experiences of these mournful days are hard-learned lessons for the future.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCrush injuryAcute kidney injuryCrush syndromeMedical emergencyIntensive care medicineSurgeryInternal medicineMuscle and Compartmental DisordersTrauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, ResuscitationDisaster Response and Management