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CONCUSSION, civ. law. The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to give something of value. It differs from robbery in this, that in robbery the thing is taken by force, while in concussion it is obtained by threatened violence. Hein. Lec. El, Sec. 1071

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Typically, in commotio cordis, the SCA occurs during a sporting event, when a child sustains a chest wall blow and collapses.
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In the rare case of a commotio cordis episode, or if SCA should afflict a spectator or official, the prompt and proper use of an AED greatly increases the odds of the victim's survival.
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To prevent deaths from commotio cordis, it is necessary to train coaches, bystanders and other sports personnel in the recognition of this event.
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Commotio cordis is defined as a cardiac concussion with significant electrical disturbance when force is applied to the thorax during a vulnerable phase of ventricular repolarization.
Rink-side management of ice hockey related injuries to the face, neck, and chest
Rarer is the occurrence of Commotio Cordis, in which a young player receives a direct hit from a ball to the anterior chest wall, causing cardiac arrest.
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Global epidemiology and demographics of commotio cordis.
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Michael died of commotio cordis - he went into cardiac arrest after being hit hard in the chest after a catch.
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Commotio (Society for the Publication of Danish Music, 1932) (15)
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Maron and colleagues (32) have written extensively about commotio cordis in the past 10 years.
Facts and ideas from anywhere
Another possible type of chest wall injury is commotio cordis.
The collapsed football player: the sight of a football player lying on the ground, surrounded by coaches and medics, is not uncommon

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