2023 Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 22-26
Crush syndrome is one of the emergency medical conditions which is encountered during and after natural disasters. This condition can be managed with dialysis. Circumstances during and after mass disasters are chaotic. There is a lack of medical resources such as equipment, medical supplies and medical staff. Close clinical monitoring of patients is often impossible. Therefore, we have modified the manual for the management of crush syndrome patients, keeping in mind the equipment and drugs available in a dialysis unit, in accordance with the findings of international review papers. The scale of damage that can occur as a consequence of any disaster, natural or man-made, is very unpredictable. It is necessary to establish good protocols for the management of mass disasters, as embodied in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The emergency backup system must be constantly put to the test, and regular disaster management training must be imparted to all personnel involved. It is imperative that an excellent communication network be established between all hospital personnel during any emergency situation. The emergency contact details of all essential personnel must be readily available to everyone concerned.
