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Why are sternal fractures associated with such high mortality?
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The force needed to fracture the bone is significant. The forces are almost always transferred to the heart, lungs and great vessels.
Injuries such as myocardial contusion, rupture, pulmonary contusions, flail sternum, head injuries and intra-abdominal injuries increase chances of death. |
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What is a complication of esophageal injury?
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mediastinitis can develop if the injury is not diagnosed early.
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What is this condition?
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Traumatic asphyxia
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What is traumatic asphyxia?
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Where a large blunt force to the chest causes compression. This force travels into the major veins in the head neck and kidneys.
This increase passes into the capillary beds causing their rupture. |
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What are physical findings that indicate traumatic asphyxia?
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Cyanosis of the head and upper extremities and torso above the area of compression.
Ocular hemorrhage can cause the eyes to protrude. Other facial structures such as the tongue and lips may become dramatically swollen and cyanotic |
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What is treatment for traumatic asphyxia?
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Secure the airway and provide high flow oxygen.
Transport the patient with full c-spine immobilization |
