All the following are indications for thoracotomy in blunt chest injury EXCEPT

A. Initial drainage of 350 mL of blood from the intercostal drain

B. Continuous bleeding of > 200 mL / hours for 3 hours from intercostal drain

C. Continuous brisk bleeding of > 100 mL /15 minutes from intercostal drain

D. Rupture of diaphragm

Correct Answer: Initial drainage of 350 mL of blood from the intercostal drain

Description: .indications for thoracotomy haemothorax more than 1500ml found when ICT is placed hourly collection in ICT is 200-300ml ICT placed shows persistent drainage of blood diaphramatic injury when associated with liver and spleen injuries bronchus and major blood vessel injuries haemopericardium oesophageal and thoracic duct injuries (Ref: SRB&;s Manual of Surgery, 5th edition, pg no.113)

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