Sudden cardiac death following blunt chest trauma： commotio cordis  

作　　者：Robert J Douglas 

机构地区：[1]Sportsmed SA, 32 Payneham Road, Stepney, South Australia, 5069

出　　处：《World Journal of Emergency Medicine》2011年第3期234-236,共3页世界急诊医学杂志（英文）

摘　　要：BACKGROUND：There have been numerous reports of sudden cardiac death attributable to the condition of commotio cordis. Primarily, these are reports from the USA. Although three Australian cases have been mentioned in the published literature, the present case appears to be the first described Australian case. METHODS：A man was brought to the Emergency Department after sudden collapse while playing cricket. His medical history was suggestive of hitting by a cricket ball while batting. RESULTS：The epidemiology and mechanism of arrhythmia induction in commofio cordis are discussed. The emergency management of commotio cordis is outlined. CONCLUSIONS： Commofio cordis is rare in sports （and Emergency Medicine）. However it has a high mortality rate, and rapid recognition of the condition allows early defibrillation, generally with a good outcome. The improvement of participant care is recommended at community and other sport events.

关 键 词：ARRHYTHMIA Sudden cardiac death Commofio cordis CRICKET 

分 类 号：G43[文化科学—教育学]