Traumatic asphyxia: a rare syndrome in trauma patients

Eken, Cenker; Yiğit, Özlem

doi:10.1007/s12245-009-0115-x

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“…At ocular level there may be exophthalmos, double vision, loss of visual acuity, and blurry vision, these alterations are explained by retinal hemorrhages [12]. Additionally, epistaxis due to capillary break and hearing loss due to edema in Eustachian tubes or even hemo-tympanum may be seen [11][12][13]. The natural history of all these injuries is characterized by a progressive resolution, including the neurological symptoms previously mentioned which, in general, revert in 24 hours without sequels.…”

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“…The approach of these patients must be integral, initiating for assuring the airway, the patient must place supine with the head tilt to 30 degrees, in order to diminish intracranial pressure [8][9][10][11][12]. Oxygen therapy and fluids must begin at once and must consider the need to place mechanical ventilation according to patient requirements and extension of lung injuries [12][13]. We must not forget that this pathology is the result of a direct trauma on the thorax, therefore traumatic injuries as pulmonary contusion, hemothorax, pneumothorax, esophageal rupture, laceration of great vessels, myocardial contusion, flail chest, hepatic or splenic lacerations and injuries in pelvis must be rapidly ruled out.…”

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Perthes´ Syndrome: Traumatic Asphyxia

Ochoa-Jiménez¹,

Víquez-Beita²,

E³

2017

JCR

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Background: Traumatic asphyxia is a clinical condition that is caused by the sharp increase in venous pressure in the territory of the superior vena cava due to a violent compression of the thorax. It is also called traumatic apnea, bruise mask, Perthes´ syndrome and Morestin´s syndrome. Case Report: This case report describes a male patient with a history of chest trauma secondary to a crushing impact from a bus for a period of approximately 10 minutes. He came to the emergency room with periorbital ecchymosis and bilateral conjunctival hemorrhage. Imaging studies showed left clavicular fracture, rib fractures and pulmonary contusion without other associated pathologies. The patient was handled with supplemental oxygen and analgesia, showing a favorable clinical evolution. Conclusion: The diagnosis is clinical, requires holistic management to rule out life-threatening injuries.

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Perthes´ Syndrome: Traumatic Asphyxia

Ochoa-Jiménez¹,

Víquez-Beita²,

E³

2017

JCR

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“…Perthes syndrome is frequently associated with other injuries: hemothorax, pneumothorax, pulmonary contusion, prolonged loss of consciousness, confusion and seizures, ophthalmic injuries such as retinal hemorrhages and visual loss [7].…”

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Traumatic asphyxia: A rare syndrome in trauma children

Berdaï¹,

Labib²,

Harandou³

2017

IJCRI

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International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties.Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations.

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“…Supportive treatment such as oxygenation and elevation of the head to 30° is usually sufficient in the management of these patients. However, specific treatments may be needed for the associated injuries [12]. In our case, supportive therapy and specific treatment for left humerus fracture were performed.…”

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A Case of Traumatic Asphyxia due to Motorcycle Accident

Kamali

Kesici²,

Gunduz

et al. 2013

Case Reports in Emergency Medicine

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Background. Perthe's syndrome (traumatic asphyxia) is rare, which is caused by sudden compressive chest trauma and characterized by subconjunctival hemorrhage, facial edema, craniocervical cyanosis, and petechiae on the upper chest and face and should always be kept in mind as a possible complication of injuries of the chest and abdomen. Case Report. In this case report a 36-years-old male patient brought to the emergency room due to thorax trauma related to motorcycle accident was discussed. Distinct cyanotic, edematous, and multiple petechiae were present on the face, neck, and upper thorax regions of the patient. Bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhage was determined. Conclusion. Treatment for traumatic asphyxia is supportive and patient recovery is related to the generally associated injuries. Prognosis of the patients is quite good with effective and timely treatment.

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Traumatic asphyxia: a rare syndrome in trauma patients

Cited by 21 publications

References 7 publications

Perthes´ Syndrome: Traumatic Asphyxia

Perthes´ Syndrome: Traumatic Asphyxia

Traumatic asphyxia: A rare syndrome in trauma children

A Case of Traumatic Asphyxia due to Motorcycle Accident

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