Scapular and proximal humeral head fractures. An unusual complication of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A C Kam; P C Kam

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1994.tb04355.x

Scapular and proximal humeral head fractures. An unusual complication of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Anaesthesia. 1994 Dec;49(12):1055-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1994.tb04355.x.

Authors

A C Kam¹, P C Kam

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.

PMID: 7864320
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1994.tb04355.x

Abstract

We report a patient who sustained fractures of the scapula and proximal humeral head as a result of cardioversion during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is postulated that the fractures were the result of tetanic muscular contractions involving the proximal humeral heads and the shoulder girdles. This appears to be a previously unreported injury.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / adverse effects
Electric Countershock / adverse effects*
Electric Injuries / etiology*
Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone / etiology*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Radiography
Scapula / diagnostic imaging
Scapula / injuries*
Shoulder Fractures / etiology*