Citation
R. Craig et al., On scene thoracotomy: a case report, RESUSCITAT, 40(1), 1999, pp. 45-47
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
RESUSCITATION
ISSN journal
03009572
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Volume
40
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
45 - 47
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-9572(199901)40:1<45:OSTACR>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
We report a case of on scene resuscitative thoracotomy performed by an anae
sthetist on a patient in cardiac arrest following a stab wound to the chest
. The patient made a good recovery and was discharged from hospital within
2 weeks, The rationale for performing resuscitative thoracotomy and who sho
uld perform this procedure are discussed. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ireland
Ltd. All rights reserved.