During a rugby match, a player sustains a direct blow to the chest from an opponent's knee and immediately collapses. He is pulseless and apnoeic. CPR...

Question

During a rugby match, a player sustains a direct blow to the chest from an opponent's knee and immediately collapses. He is pulseless and apnoeic. CPR is commenced and the AED shows VF. What is this condition called?

Accepted Answer

Commotio cordis

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Traumatic cardiac tamponade

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Aortic rupture

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Tension pneumothorax

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Cardiac contusion with VF

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Commotio Cordis

During a rugby match, a player sustains a direct blow to the chest from an opponent's knee and immediately collapses. He is pulseless and apnoeic. CPR is commenced and the AED shows VF. What is this condition called?