Traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) is a condition in which the heart has ceased to beat due to blunt or penetrating trauma, such as a stab wound to the thoracic area. [1] It is a medical emergency which will always result in death without prompt advanced medical care.

Some observational studies have reported that ~2.5% of non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) occur in cars. For a cardiac arrest to be traumatic, an adequate mechanism of injury is required, and secondary trauma after ‘medical’ cardiac arrest is frequently not adequate.

2005年11月28日 · Cardiopulmonary deterioration associated with trauma has several possible causes: Hypoxia secondary to respiratory arrest, airway obstruction, large open pneumothorax, tracheobronchial injury, or thoracoabdominal injury. Injury to vital structures, such as the heart, aorta, or pulmonary arteries.

For EDs that are not designated Major Trauma Centres a Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (TCA) may be an infrequent event which requires a modification to the ‘standard’ cardiac arrest protocol and a different ‘mental model’ for the whole team to work within.

2023年1月12日 · Traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) is a condition that results from stoppage of the heart due to blunt and/or penetrating trauma. It remains the leading cause of death for...

2024年6月8日 · Cardiac trauma can be classified as either blunt or penetrating injuries, with outcomes ranging from lethal injuries to spontaneously resolving arrhythmias. Despite advancements in modern medical care over the past few decades, the survival rate for traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) remains very low, typically ranging from 3.3% to 9.2%.[2]

Traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) is a major contributor to mortality and morbidity in all age groups and poses a significant burden on the healthcare system. Although there have been advances in treatment modalities, survival rates for TCA patients remain low.

2024年9月26日 · Traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) is the common term used to describe circulatory arrest following major trauma. According to the EuReCa TWO European-wide study, TCAs account for approximately 4% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests [2].

2014年10月19日 · However, recent data suggests that survival from traumatic cardiac arrest is similar to that of medical causes of cardiac arrest. One military study demonstrated 24% survival of patients who underwent resuscitation after traumatic arrest; Clinical Features. Initial rhythm usually PEA; Differential Diagnosis

2023年4月23日 · Trauma related cardiac arrest differs from cardiac arrest due to medical causes. Whilst the core principles of treatment are similar, a higher priority is placed on identifying and treating reversible causes.