Author/Authors :
Beydilli, Halil Department of Emergency Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Turkey , Acar, Ethem Department of Emergency Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Turkey , Balci, Yasemin Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Mugla Sitki Kocman University - Mugla, Turkey , Isik, Sahin Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Mugla Sitki Kocman University - Mugla, Turkey , Erbas, Melike Ministry of Justice - The Forensic Branch Manager of Forensic Medicine Institute of Mugla - Mugla, Turkey , Savran, Bulent Ministry of Justice - The Forensic Branch Manager of Forensic Medicine Institute of Mugla - Mugla, Turkey
Abstract :
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is recognized as a medical procedure performed to maintain vital functions of a person whose cardiac and respiratory functions have stopped. Chest compression is the most essential component of CPR and it is performed on the lower half of the sternum. During CPR, many complications may occur because of chest compressions, especially chest injuries including sternum and rib fractures. Rarely tracheal injury, rupture of the stomach, or liver or spleen injury may also occur as complications.
In this study, we present two cases of liver injury caused by resuscitation. With this article, we want to emphasize the importance of making correct chest compressions.
Keywords :
Liver laceration , Emergency service , Resuscitation complications , Autopsy
