Cureus
The Dangers of Chest Compression: A Case Report
By A Abdul Hai, Graeme P. Currie, David Miller and 1 others.
Abstract
Chest injuries after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are common, but subsequent infected parasternal collections after CPR are uncommonly described.We present a case of a 49-year-old female with a history of intravenous drug use (IVDU) who developed multiple sternal and rib fractures and a large infected parasternal collection after community CPR following a heroin overdose.She was treated with antibiotics and required surgical evacuation of the collection.This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing post-CPR chest wall complications early to prevent serious morbidity.
Keywords
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Parasternal line
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Sternum
- Resuscitation
- Intravenous drug
- Chest pain
- Open access
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