Your patient is a 17 year old lacrosse player who suddenly collapsed after being hit in the chest with the lacrosse ball. What is his likely condition?
a. Pneumothorax
b. Tension pneumothorax
c. Traumatic asphyxia
d. Commotion cordis
Answer: D
Your patient is a 17 year old lacrosse player who suddenly collapsed after being hit in the chest with the lacrosse ball. What is his likely condition?
a. Pneumothorax
b. Tension pneumothorax
c. Traumatic asphyxia
d. Commotion cordis