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ReviewTurkish journal of medical sciences2025

Management of critically ill patients following earthquake disasters.

Esat Kıvanç Kaya, Burçin Halaçli, Mehmet Yildirim, Arzu Topeli

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Review in Turkish journal of medical sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Esat Kıvanç Kaya *Division of Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3449-0701
Burçin Halaçli *Division of Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7216-7438
Mehmet YildirimDivision of Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0526-5943
Arzu TopeliDivision of Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5874-9087

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The devastating earthquakes that struck southeastern Türkiye on February 6, 2023, underscored the profound social and healthcare challenges of large-scale natural disasters. These events highlighted the need for healthcare professionals to be well-prepared and equipped with the expertise to manage such crises effectively. Earthquake-induced trauma presents a wide array of medical and surgical complications, frequently requiring urgent hospitalization and specialized management for critically ill patients. However, the limited availability of comprehensive data and evidence-based guidelines complicates optimal care delivery in these scenarios. This review outlines current recommendations for the multidisciplinary management of critically ill patients with earthquake-related trauma. It underscores the significance of promptly identifying and addressing acute complications, including crush syndrome, acute kidney injury, infections, and sepsis. Key strategies such as individualized fluid and electrolyte management, nutritional interventions, and rigorous infection control measures are discussed. Additionally, this review highlights the critical roles of physiotherapy and psychological support in the rehabilitation process, as well as the importance of long-term follow-up for survivors at risk of postintensive care syndrome and posttraumatic stress disorder. To enhance future disaster response and patient outcomes, the review calls for strengthened collaboration, preparedness, and research efforts. This comprehensive examination provides a framework for managing critically ill patients hospitalized due to earthquake-related trauma, offering valuable insights for healthcare providers across multiple disciplines.

Indexed as

Critical CareCritical IllnessDisastersEarthquakesHumanscritically illcrush syndromedisasterEarthquakeintensive caretrauma

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PMID40933978
PMCPMC12419051

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