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JEMTAC-Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care. 2010; 9 (1): 41-44
in English
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ABSTRACT
Traumatic asphyxia, known also as Perthes syndrome, is a clinical entity associating cervicofacial cyanosis, petechia, subconjunctival hemorrhage and neurological symptoms. This syndrome appears after severe and transient direct compressive chest injury. A valsalva maneuver is required before thoracic compression for the development of this syndrome. The treatment includes rapid chest decompression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The prognosis is favorable but a prolonged thoracic compression could lead to cerebral anoxia and neurological sequel. We report four cases of Perthes syndrome in children recorded in our department with a good prognosis