Traumatic asphyxia, or Perthes syndrome, in children
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
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Syndrome
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Thoracic Injuries
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Wounds and Injuries
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Hypoxia, Brain
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Child
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Valsalva Maneuver
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Emerg. Med., Trauma Acute Care
Year:
2010
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