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Weekly First-aid Topic: How to deal with crush injuries by heavy objects?
From:Beijing Municipal Health Commission
Date:08/26/2019
In daily life, accidental injuries often occur to children because of climbing bookshelves and cabinets. How to deal with crush injuries?
1. Release the oppression. It is suggested to remove the squeezing factor as soon as possible by removing heavy objects or people.
2. Check the injury. If there is the crush of the hands and toes and the hematoma under the nail is black, it is necessary to conduct cold compress immediately with cold water to reduce bleeding and pain.
3. Judge the injury. If you suspect that there is visceral damage, you should closely observe if there is shock sign and call 120 emergency call. You should keep the phone reachable, keep in touch with emergency personnel and follow their instructions.
It is necessary to pay attention to the crush syndrome. If the patient is oppressed for a long time, it should be confirmed whether there is a crush syndrome as soon as the injured person is found. Crush syndrome is an acute renal failure caused by prolonged compression in muscle in limb or torso. It is necessary to observe closely and send the patient to hospital in time and do not ignore the seriousness because there is no wound at the time of injury.