Traumatic asphyxia complicated by unwitnessed cardiac arrest.
South Med J
; 93(9): 905-8, 2000 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11005353
ABSTRACT
We report a case of traumatic asphyxia complicated by unwitnessed cardiac arrest in which the patient has made a good, functional recovery. Traumatic asphyxia is an uncommon clinical syndrome usually occurring after chest compression. Associated physical findings include subconjunctival hemorrhage and purple-blue neck and face discoloration. These facial changes can mimic those seen with massive closed head injury; however, cerebral injury after traumatic asphyxia usually occurs due to cerebral hypoxia. When such features are observed, the diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia should be considered. Prompt treatment with attention to the reestablishment of oxygenation and perfusion may result in good outcomes.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Asphyxia
/
Thoracic Injuries
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating
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Heart Arrest
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
South Med J
Year:
2000
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States