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Unique pediatric penetrating cardiac trauma caused by a palm tree frond: Case report

Zainab Alshanqiti1, Rafa Alotbi2, Mohammad Younus2

  • 1Emergency Medicine Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Radiology Case Reports
|August 5, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Severe cardiac trauma can be fatal in children. This case highlights a rare pediatric penetrating cardiac injury from a palm frond, successfully treated with prompt surgical repair and emergency team coordination.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Trauma
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Severe cardiac trauma significantly impacts mortality in adult and pediatric populations.
  • While rare in children, substantial cardiac injuries can be fatal.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old girl sustained a penetrating cardiac injury from a palm tree frond during a domestic accident.
  • The patient was rapidly transferred to a tertiary care center, and emergency life-saving measures commenced.
  • A pediatric emergency medicine team leader proactively delegated tasks an hour prior to the patient's arrival.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent immediate surgical repair for the penetrating cardiac injury.
  • The child experienced an uncomplicated recovery following the intervention.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of rapid response and coordinated care in pediatric cardiac trauma.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is critical for favorable outcomes in severe pediatric cardiac injuries.
  • Highlights the potential for severe domestic accidents to cause critical pediatric injuries.

Keywords:
Cardiac injuryCritical careForeign body

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