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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maryam Hadipour, M.D.[2]
Overview
Immediately after the incident, there may not be any obvious signs of chest trauma, such as bruises. Individuals with commotio cordis are generally appeared to be unresponsive, apneic, cyanotic, pulseless without an audible heartbeat.
Physical examination
The physical examination of a patient with commotio cordis is crucial for diagnosis and management. However, it is important to note that physical examination alone may not always be sufficient to detect all injuries associated with commotio cordis.
- At the time of the incident, there may not be any obvious signs of chest trauma, such as bruises or any other warning signs of more severe conditions.
- Individuals who experience commotio cordis incidents are generally discovered to be :
- Unresponsive
- Apneic
- Cyanotic
- Pulseless
- No audible heartbeat[1]
References
- ↑ Abrunzo TJ (November 1991). "Commotio cordis. The single, most common cause of traumatic death in youth baseball". Am J Dis Child. 145 (11): 1279–82. doi:10.1001/archpedi.1991.02160110071023. PMID 1951221.