Chapter 17, Problem 6CCS

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

The given case is of a patient named Mr. D.A., who is 49-years-old and is the driver of a bus. He met with an accident and was admitted to the emergency room with blunt trauma. He complained of chest, left upper quadrant, and epigastriapain. The examination revealed low blood pressure and mild tachycardia. Later on, the blood pressure fell down and the heart rate increased with muffled heart sound. The patient complained of the pain radiating to the back.

Characters in the case:

Donald Ayers, a 49-year-old male, and paramedics.

Adequate information:

The results of the examination revealed that the heat beat was 110 bpm and the blood pressure was 105/75 mm Hg. After a few minutes, the blood pressure increased and the heart rate also increased.

To determine:

The reason behind the bulging of the veins in Mr. Ayer's neck.