Blunt cardiac injury (BCI) arises from non-penetrating trauma of the chest and encompasses a spectrum from minor myocardial contusion to catastrophic wall rupture. The true incidence remains uncertain ...
In a US study, the median time for emergency pericardiocentesis was 38 minutes for penetrating trauma vs 78 minutes for blunt trauma. Additionally, the diagnosis of cardiac injury in penetrating ...
Blunt cardiac injury represents a multifaceted challenge in the context of chest trauma, often resulting from high‐energy impacts such as motor vehicle collisions or falls from height. The clinical ...