A builder has been trapped under a collapsed wall for three hours with both legs pinned. He is currently haemodynamically stable. Extrication is

Question

A builder has been trapped under a collapsed wall for three hours with both legs pinned. He is currently haemodynamically stable. Extrication is expected in around ten minutes.

Accepted Answer

Establish intravenous access and give fluids before the crushing force is released.

Answer

Withhold fluids until arrival in hospital to avoid fluid overload.

Answer

Apply tourniquets to both legs before release to prevent the spread of toxins.

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Give intravenous potassium to correct the electrolyte losses anticipated during the entrapment.

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Release the load immediately and transport without any prior intervention.

Crush injury — DIPIMC MCQ

A builder has been trapped under a collapsed wall for three hours with both legs pinned. He is currently haemodynamically stable. Extrication is expected in around ten minutes.