ISSN:
1432-1238
Keywords:
Chest injury
;
Myocardial contusion
;
Dopamine
;
Dobutamine
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Myocardial contusion is a common complication of blunt chest injury. Severe heart failure and shock may result. The haemodynamic consequences of myocardial contusion in two patients are described; both received inotropic agents. In the first patient dobutamine was successful in improving myocardial function; dopamine had similar effects on the heart. In the second patient dopamine, preferred for its renal effects, produced a short-term improvement in myocardial function. The rational use of pharmacological agents in this condition demands precise understanding of the underlying haemodynamic disturbances.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01683076
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