Crush syndrome

Crush syndrome

A condition in which muscle death occurs because of pressure applied by an external load (e.g., a vehicle, parts of a fallen building, a rock, or a squeeze in a tight hole).

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Industry/Domain: Fire safety
Category: Prevention & protection
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crush syndrome

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A condition in which muscle death occurs because of pressure applied by an external load (e.g., a vehicle, parts of a fallen building, a rock, or a squeeze in a tight hole).

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Set of signs and symptoms occurring together and often characterizing a particular disease-like state.

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