• World journal of surgery · Jun 2015

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    Resuscitative thoracotomy in penetrating trauma.

    • Lindsay M Fairfax, Li Hsee, and Ian D Civil.
    • Auckland City Hospital Trauma Services, Park Road Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.
    • World J Surg. 2015 Jun 1;39(6):1343-51.

    AbstractThe 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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