TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1990//
TI  - Cough syncope as a cause of traffic accident
JO  - Blutalkohol
A1  - Haffner, H. T.
A1  - Graw, M.
SP  - 110
EP  - 115
VL  - 27
IS  - 2
N2  - The rare tussive syncope syndrome, which can lead to a road traffic accident, occurs almost solely in the male aged 40 years and over with a pyknic to athletic physique, who suffer from obstructive respiratory tract disease and/or pulmonary emphysema. Frequently there is a correlation between the illness and alcohol and tobacco consumption. Loss of consciousness lasting only a few seconds occurs a few seconds after a coughing attack leaving behind a short loss of memory. Tussive syncope can be a solitary event, but can also occur up to thirty times a day. In foro, characteristically the link between a heavy coughing and loss of consciousness as well as the type of person make diagnosis easier. The suitability of the subject to hold a driving licence should be judged carefully and on individual criteria.<p />  <p>Language: de</p>
LA  - de
SN  - 0006-5250
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -