Delayed presentation of right and left ventricle perforation due to suicidal nail gun injury.
Ann Card Anaesth
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2009 Jul; 12(2): 136-139
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ABSTRACT
We describe a case of delayed presentation of attempted suicide with a nail gun that penetrated both the right and left ventricle. Nearly invisible entry point of the nail did not reflect the gravity of the injury. A prompt and accurate history along with chest X-ray and bedside transthoracic echocardiography facilitated localization of the nails and helped assess the damage. Despite cardiac arrest after induction of general anesthesia, the patient had a successful outcome. Issues related to the injury site, modalities of investigation and management strategies in a patient with cardiac tamponade are discussed.
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Asunto principal:
Intento de Suicidio
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Radiografía Torácica
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Ecocardiografía Transesofágica
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Materiales de Construcción
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Electrocardiografía
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Cuerpos Extraños
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Paro Cardíaco
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Lesiones Cardíacas
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Revista:
Ann Card Anaesth
Año:
2009
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Artículo
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