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[Traumatic asphyxia]

A Burshtein1, L Kolton, S Resnick

  • 1Dept. Surgery A, Central Hospital of the Emek, Afula.

Harefuah
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Traumatic asphyxia is a severe syndrome from chest trauma, causing distinct symptoms like cranial cyanosis and bleeding. This case report details a 24-year-old male patient experiencing this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Trauma Care
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Traumatic asphyxia is a clinical syndrome resulting from severe compressive trauma to the thorax.
  • It is characterized by a constellation of signs and symptoms affecting the head and neck region.
  • The syndrome is relatively rare, with a limited number of reported cases globally.

Observation:

  • The case involves a 24-year-old male patient.
  • The patient presented with clinical manifestations consistent with traumatic asphyxia.
  • Detailed clinical presentation and examination findings are described.

Findings:

  • Key findings include cranial cyanosis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and vascular engorgement of the head.
  • Mucosal petechiae, hemoptysis, and various hemorrhages (esophageal, rectal, hematuria) were observed.

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  • Cerebral dysfunction was present to varying degrees.

    • Implications:

    • Illustrates the diagnostic features of traumatic asphyxia in a young adult.
    • Highlights the importance of recognizing this syndrome in patients with significant thoracic trauma.
    • Contributes to the existing literature on traumatic asphyxia, aiding in understanding its presentation and management.