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==Background== | |||
*Primary electrical event resulting in induction of Vfib | |||
**Due to blow occurring 10-30ms before peak of T wave | |||
**Often results from innocent-appearing chest wall blow | |||
***Usually insufficient to cause damage to ribs, sternum, or heart | |||
*Second most common cause of death in young athletes | |||
==See Also== | |||
[[Thoracic Trauma]] | |||
==Source== | |||
Tintinalli | |||
[[Category:Cards]] | |||
[[Category:Trauma]] | |||
Revision as of 05:07, 18 July 2011
Background
- Primary electrical event resulting in induction of Vfib
- Due to blow occurring 10-30ms before peak of T wave
- Often results from innocent-appearing chest wall blow
- Usually insufficient to cause damage to ribs, sternum, or heart
- Second most common cause of death in young athletes
See Also
Source
Tintinalli