Question

A patient experienced a severe compression to the chest when trapped between a vehicle and a brick wall. You suspect traumatic asphyxia due to the hemorrhage into the sclera of his eyes and which other sign?

A. Flat neck veins
B. Cyanosis in the face and neck
C. Asymmetrical chest movement
D. Irregular heart rate

Answer 1

Traumatic asphyxia due to chest compression can lead to cyanosis in the face and neck, indicating a lack of oxygenation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Traumatic asphyxia is a condition caused by severe compression to the chest, leading to difficulty in breathing. One sign of traumatic asphyxia is hemorrhage into the sclera of the eyes, which causes the eyes to appear red. Another sign is cyanosis in the face and neck, which is a bluish discoloration indicating a lack of oxygenation. This occurs because the compression restricts blood flow and oxygen supply to the face and neck. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Cyanosis in the face and neck.