Rare case of impalement of two occupants of a vehicle
【Abstract】 Thoracic impalement injuries are very rare and the majority of patients do not survive to reach a medical care facility. In this case report, we describe the successful outcome of a case of double thoracic impale-ment by two steel tors, of which one steel tor had impaled two patients...
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doaj-b81ff9a46b8d4898a9e587b97939cf292020-11-24T21:04:49ZengElsevierChinese Journal of Traumatology1008-12752012-04-011515053119Rare case of impalement of two occupants of a vehicleSinghal ManeeshKumar Madduri VijayPrakash PremGupta AmitKumar SubodhSagar Sushma【Abstract】 Thoracic impalement injuries are very rare and the majority of patients do not survive to reach a medical care facility. In this case report, we describe the successful outcome of a case of double thoracic impale-ment by two steel tors, of which one steel tor had impaled two patients simultaneously. The case report highlights all aspects of managing such rare and complex cases right from prehospital care; extrication process which happened un-der controlled environment at the trauma centre itself, till the definitive management of the impaled thoracic objects. Thoracic impalement injuries are dramatic and appear very challenging. However presence of mind of the managing team, coordinated team effort and availability of adequate facilities can lead to a successful outcome. Key words: Thoracic injuries; Emergency medical services; Accidents, traffichttp://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/198 |
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Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
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2012-04-01 |
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【Abstract】 Thoracic impalement injuries are very
rare and the majority of patients do not survive to reach a
medical care facility. In this case report, we describe the
successful outcome of a case of double thoracic impale-ment by two steel tors, of which one steel tor had impaled
two patients simultaneously. The case report highlights all
aspects of managing such rare and complex cases right from
prehospital care; extrication process which happened un-der controlled environment at the trauma centre itself, till
the definitive management of the impaled thoracic objects.
Thoracic impalement injuries are dramatic and appear very
challenging. However presence of mind of the managing
team, coordinated team effort and availability of adequate
facilities can lead to a successful outcome.
Key words: Thoracic injuries; Emergency medical
services; Accidents, traffic |
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http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/198 |
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