Trauma Flashcards
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Q
Indications resuscitative thoracotomy
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Accepted indications for EDT
Penetrating thoracic injury with the following conditions:
- Previously witnessed cardiac activity (prehospital or in-hospital)
- Unresponsive hypotension (systolic blood pressure [SBP] 20
Blunt thoracic injury with the following conditions:
- Previously witnessed cardiac activity (prehospital or in-hospital)
- Rapid exsanguination from the chest tube (>1,500 mL immediately returned)
- Unresponsive hypotension (SBP <70 mm Hg) despite vigorous resuscitation
