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steering wheel 'syndrome' Emergency medicine A blunt chest injury to the driver in a 'head-on' MVA, which may cause acute MI-like signs and Sx; the heart bears the brunt of the injury with contusion of the anterior
epicardium and myocardium, compression of the heart between the sternum and vertebral column, and an abrupt ↑ in intrathoracic pressure, potentially rupturing cardiac structures–eg, ventricular septum, chordae tendinieae or free wall. Cf
Air bags, Dashboard fracture, Padded dash(board) syndrome, Seatbelt injury, Whiplash. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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