During ____, a sudden compressive force crushes the chest between two surfaces, such as occurs in a building collapse, and forces blood rapidly into the upper thoracic area and face.
A) diaphragmatic rupture
B) traumatic asphyxia
C) tension pneumothorax
D) cardiac tamponade

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Traumatic asphyxia occurs when a sudden compressive force crushes the chest between two surfaces, such as in a building collapse or motor vehicle accident. This force causes a rapid increase in pressure within the thoracic cavity, forcing blood rapidly into the upper thoracic area and face. This can result in cyanosis (blue discoloration of the skin), subconjunctival hemorrhage (bleeding in the whites of the eyes), and petechiae (small red or purple spots on the skin).

During ____, a Sudden Compressive Force Crushes the Chest Between