The topic First Aid for Compressive Force Injury you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the topic First Aid for Crush Injury.

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Quick Summary:

• A Crush Injury may be described as an injury caused when a body part is caught or squeezed between (or comes under) heavy objects, such as a boulder, steel girder, or an automobile
• The force or pressure on the body part is such that it results in excruciating pain, bruising, bleeding, broken bones, and injury to the nerves. In most incidents, localized tissue injury is only observed

Note:

• Seek medical help, as appropriate
• In case of severe and/or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for immediate assistance
• Confirm that the airways are protected; also, ensure breathing and the presence of pulse (as applicable)

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Compressive Force Injury?

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
Phone: (847) 823-7186
Toll-Free: (800) 346-2267
Fax: (847) 823-8125
Email: hackett@aaos.org
Website: http://www.aaos.org

References and Information Sources used for Compressive Force Injury:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000024.htm (accessed on 10/03/2017)

https://patient.info/in/doctor/crush-syndrome (accessed on 10/03/2017)

https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/docs/clinical/cpg/CPG_Crush%20injury.pdf (accessed on 10/03/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Compressive Force Injury:

Pan, H. C., Yang, D. Y., Ou, Y. C., Ho, S. P., Cheng, F. C., & Chen, C. J. (2010). Neuroprotective effect of atorvastatin in an experimental model of nerve crush injury. Neurosurgery, 67(2), 376-389.

Lindsay, R. W., Heaton, J. T., Edwards, C., Smitson, C., & Hadlock, T. A. (2010). Nimodipine and acceleration of functional recovery of the facial nerve after crush injury. Archives of facial plastic surgery, 12(1), 49-52.

Alavi-Moghaddam, M., Safari, S., Najafi, I., & Hosseini, M. (2012). Accuracy of urine dipstick in the detection of patients at risk for crush-induced rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury. European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 19(5), 329-332.

Kim, C. W. (2010). Scientific basis of minimally invasive spine surgery: prevention of multifidus muscle injury during posterior lumbar surgery. Spine, 35(26S), S281-S286.