T04: Crushing injuries involving multiple body regions

Crushing injuries involving multiple body regions refer to extensive physical trauma where a part of the body is subjected to a high degree of force or pressure, often by being squeezed between two heavy objects. Such injuries can happen in several ways, most commonly as a result of industrial accidents, car crashes, natural disasters or high fall. Crushing injuries typically cause serious damage to body structures such as bones, muscles, veins, arteries, and major organs. Blood vessels may be severed or compressed, impeding circulation and leading to tissue death. There is a risk of systemic complications like shock and kidney failure due to the release of crushed muscle components into the bloodstream. Initial symptoms may include severe pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding, and, in severe cases, visible deformity. The progression and severity of these injuries largely depend on the extent and location of the crush.