Publications by authors named "Cagri Safa Buyurgan"
Prehosp Disaster Med
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Earthquakes cause significant destruction leading to injuries and conditions like crush syndrome, which can result in severe complications, including acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring intensive medical intervention.
- This study examined characteristics of survivors from the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, focusing on 1,110 patients treated at a nearby hospital.
- Findings revealed a majority of victims were female (55.5%) with an average age of 45.94 years; about 18.8% had crush injuries and 3.0% suffered from AKI, necessitating treatments like dialysis in some cases.
