Decision regarding surgery in a case of hemothorax due to blunt trauma chest should be based on
Correct Answer: Hemodynamic status
Description: Decision regarding surgery for haemothorax due to blunt trauma chest is based on the hemodynamic status of the patient & whether features of shock present or not.Treatment usually consists of ICT placement in the mid -axillary line in the 6th intercoastal space.Thoracotomy is done when ICT shows persistent drainage /hourly collection of 200-300 ml or initial chest tube output of 1500 ml of blood .
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