Question

The condition of compression of the chest or abdomen is known as
A. Perinatal asphyxia
B. Compressive asphyxia
C. Anoxia
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Asphyxia or asphyxiation is a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from abnormal breathing.

Complete step by step answer:
-Perinatal asphyxia-
1.Perinatal asphyxia is the medical condition resulting from deprivation of oxygen to a newborn that lasts long enough during the birth process to cause physical harm, usually to the brain.
2.It is also the inability to establish and sustain adequate or spontaneous respiration upon delivery of the newborn.
3. It remains a serious condition which causes significant mortality. It is an emergency condition and requires adequate and quick resuscitation measures.
-Compressed asphyxia-
1.In compression asphyxia, the respiration is prevented by external pressure on the body.
2.It is usually due to external force compressing the trunk due to heavy weight over chest/abdomen and is associated with internal injuries.
3.Compressive asphyxia is also called chest compression.
4.It is a mechanically limiting expansion of the lungs by compressing the torso, hence interfering with breathing.
5.Compressive asphyxia occurs when the chest or abdomen is compressed posteriorly.
-Anoxia-
1.Anoxia is an extreme form of hypoxia.
2.Hypoxia occurs when one part of a person's body, such as the brain, can only obtain a reduced amount of oxygen.
3.Anoxia occurs when the body does not get any oxygen.

So, the answer is B. Compressive asphyxia

Note:
-Asphyxia can cause coma or death.
-Traumatic asphyxia" or "crush asphyxia" usually refers to compressive asphyxia resulting from being crushed or pinned under a large weight or force.