Open AccessFatal and non-fatal injuries due to suspension trauma syndrome: A systematic review of definition, pathophysiology, and management controversies
Author(s) -
Patrizio Petrone,
Sofía Espinoza-Villalobos,
Gerard Baltazar,
Kjetil Søreide,
Adam Stright,
Collin Brathwaite,
D’Andrea K. Joseph
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1920-8642
DOI - 10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2021.04.001
Subject(s) - medicine , pathophysiology , population , intensive care medicine , cochrane library , major trauma , surgery , pathology , randomized controlled trial , environmental health
Suspension trauma syndrome is a life-threatening event that occurs when a person is "trapped" in a prolonged passive suspension. It is most commonly seen in people who engage in occupational or sport activities that require harness suspension. The aim of this study is to identify the predisposing factors, pathophysiology, and management of suspension trauma.