| Front | What is crush syndrome? |
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| Back | This is when an area of the body is trapped for longer than 4 hours and arterial blood flow is compromised; this is a significant metabolic derangement that can lead to renal failure and death. |
Tags: 24, injuries, soft-tissue
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