[The fall from height of king Ocozhyia of Israel].
An historic and literary analysis was performed to evaluate the clinical characteristics of the fall from height experienced by Israeli King Ocozhyia (book of kings 2: 2-17). We conclude that the clinical course was brief, there was no brain injury and it is likely that he developed a fracture but no retroperitoneal, soft tissue or vascular injury. Most likely hypovolemia and respiratory insufficiency derived from thoraco-abdominal injury caused his death. The biblical writer apparently was close to the action.
González
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Hospital del Trabajador, Santiago, Chile.
Espinoza
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D001633:Bible; D005197:Famous Persons; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000266:history*
La caída de altura del Rey Ocozías de Israel.