Splenic rupture following cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation has improved outcome from cardiac arrest. However complications may occur secondary to the resuscitation efforts. We present a case of intraabdominal haemorrhage, due to traumatic rupture of the spleen and discuss the problems of diagnosing intraabdominal haemorrhage in the post cardiac arrest patient, whose hypotension may be ascribed to myocardial dysfunction.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
- Splenic Rupture