Year 2016,
Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 15 - 16, 01.01.2016
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- Celik B, Sahin E, Nadir A, Kaptanoğlu M. Sternum fractures and effects of associated injuries. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009; 57: 468-71. [CrossRef]
- Chiu WC, D'Amelio LF, Hammond JS. Sternal fractures in blunt chest trauma: a practical algorithm for management. Am J Emerg Med 1997; 15: 252-5. [CrossRef]
- Guska S, Pilav I, Musanovic S. Clinical significance of isolated sternal fracture. Med Arh 2010; 64: 17-21.
- Engin G, Yekeler E, Güloğlu R, Acunaş B, Acunaş G. US versus conventional radiography in the diagnosis of sternal fractures. Acta Radiol 2000; 41: 296-9. [CrossRef] 16
Year 2016,
Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 15 - 16, 01.01.2016
Abstract
Introduction: Heimlich maneuver is one of the first-aid maneuvers administered when the upper airway obstruction symptoms develop. Case Report: A 33-year-old female patient presented with sternum fracture due to the Heimlich maneuver.Conclusion: Sternal fracture can be developed after the Heimlich maneuver. In addition, the importance of bedside ultrasonography in the detection of fractures in the emergency department was highlighted
Keywords
References
- Heimlich HJ, Patrick EA. The Heimlich maneuver: best technique for saving any choking victim's life. Postgrad Med 1990; 87: 38-53.
- Desai SC, Chute DJ, Desai BC, Koloski ER. Traumatic dissection and rupture of the abdominal aorta as a complication of the Heimlich maneuver. J Vasc Surg 2008; 48: 1325-7. [CrossRef]
- Cecchetto G, Viel G, Cecchetto A, Kusstatscher S, Montisci M. Fatal splenic rupture following Heimlich maneuver: Case report and literature review. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 2011; 32: 169-71. [CrossRef]
- Berg RA, Hemphill R, Abella BS, Aufderheide TP, Cave DM, Hazinskiet MF, et al. Part 5: Adult Basic Life Support American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation 2010; 122: S685-705. [CrossRef]
- Bilgin M, Akçalı Y, Hasdıraz L, Oğuzkaya F. Isolated sternal fractures: a hallmark of violent injury. Türk Göğüs Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi 2009; 17: 33-5.
- Celik B, Sahin E, Nadir A, Kaptanoğlu M. Sternum fractures and effects of associated injuries. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009; 57: 468-71. [CrossRef]
- Chiu WC, D'Amelio LF, Hammond JS. Sternal fractures in blunt chest trauma: a practical algorithm for management. Am J Emerg Med 1997; 15: 252-5. [CrossRef]
- Guska S, Pilav I, Musanovic S. Clinical significance of isolated sternal fracture. Med Arh 2010; 64: 17-21.
- Engin G, Yekeler E, Güloğlu R, Acunaş B, Acunaş G. US versus conventional radiography in the diagnosis of sternal fractures. Acta Radiol 2000; 41: 296-9. [CrossRef] 16
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| Other ID | JA32CU44YS |
|---|---|
| Journal Section | Case Report |
| Authors | |
| Publication Date | January 1, 2016 |
| Submission Date | January 1, 2016 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 7 Issue: 1 |