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01-06-2015 | Surgical Symposium Contribution

Resuscitative Thoracotomy in Penetrating Trauma

Authors: Lindsay M. Fairfax, Li Hsee, Ian D. Civil

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 6/2015

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The resuscitative thoracotomy (RT) is an important procedure in the management of penetrating trauma. As it is performed only in patients with peri-arrest physiology or overt cardiac arrest, survival is low. Experience is also quite variable depending on volume of penetrating trauma in a particular region. Survival ranges from 0 % to as high as 89 % depending on patient selection, available resources, and location of RT (operating or emergency rooms). In this article, published guidelines are reviewed as well as outcomes. Technical considerations of RT and well as proper training, personnel, and location are also discussed.

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Title: Resuscitative Thoracotomy in Penetrating Trauma
Authors: Lindsay M. Fairfax
Li Hsee
Ian D. Civil
Publication date: 01-06-2015
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-014-2829-z

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