Early management of crush injury and crush syndrome: a Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care consensus statement

The authors aim to provide updated guidance for UK prehospital care providers on the management of patients with suspected crush injuries to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality. This consensus statement, developed through a structured evidence review, emphasizes practical recommendations and shifts focus away from aggressive fluid administration and concerns about hyperkalaemia, reflecting the specific context of prehospital care. The recommendations may also be applicable to providers in other developed healthcare systems.