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The Crushing Blow of Crush Injuries    
by Patricia Clutter, RN, MEd, CEN, FAEN
CE473 l 1.00 hr

The Crushing Blow of Crush Injuries - CE473
Objectives:

The goal of this program is to discuss crush injuries and two of the most common complications associated with them: compartment syndrome and crush syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

  • List common etiologies of crush injuries.
  • Define crush injury, compartment syndrome, and crush syndrome.
  • Describe manifestations that accompany compartment syndrome and crush syndrome.

Course expires on 12/23/2011
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