TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - A case of traumatic asphyxia due to motorcycle accident
JO  - Case reports in emergency medicine
A1  - Kamalı, Sedat
A1  - Kesici, Sevgi
A1  - Gunduz, Ihsan
A1  - Kesici, Ugur
SP  - 857131
EP  - 857131
VL  - 2013
IS  - 
N2  - Background. Perthe's syndrome (traumatic asphyxia) is rare, which is caused by sudden compressive chest trauma and characterized by subconjunctival hemorrhage, facial edema, craniocervical cyanosis, and petechiae on the upper chest and face and should always be kept in mind as a possible complication of injuries of the chest and abdomen. Case Report. In this case report a 36-years-old male patient brought to the emergency room due to thorax trauma related to motorcycle accident was discussed. Distinct cyanotic, edematous, and multiple petechiae were present on the face, neck, and upper thorax regions of the patient. Bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhage was determined. Conclusion. Treatment for traumatic asphyxia is supportive and patient recovery is related to the generally associated injuries. Prognosis of the patients is quite good with effective and timely treatment.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2090-648X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/857131
ID  - ref1
ER  -