A question and answer review of this month’s EM Critical Care article on High-Risk Scenarios In Blunt Trauma: An Evidence-Based Approach.
ED Thoracotomy: Is it Just the First Part of the Autopsy?
August 19, 2010 By 3 Comments
Thoracic trauma is one of the leading causes of death in all age groups and accounts for 25-50% of all traumatic injuries.
Commotio Cordis
May 17, 2010 By 7 Comments
Ventricular fibrillation and sudden death triggered by a blunt, non penetrating, and often innocent appearing unintentional blow to the chest without damage to the ribs, sternum, or heart (and in the absence of underlying cardiovascular disease) constitute an event know as commotio cordis, which translates from the Latin as agitation of the heart.
