The American journal of emergency medicine
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It is important to predict which patients may require renal replacement therapy (RRT) at the time of initial presentation after crush injuries. There is limited data in the literature examining the predictors of RRT. ⋯ The dialysis score predicts the need for RRT quite well. The simplicity of use and high sensitivity and specificity of this score in earthquake-related crush injuries will greatly facilitate clinicians in patient triage and follow-up.