Which of the following is the indication for emergency thoractomy:
Correct Answer: > 200 ml of blood drained by chest tube over 3 consecutive hours
Description: Indications for emergency thoracotomy:-
> 1.5 L of output at the time of chest tube insertion.
> 200 ml/hr of blood drained by chest tube over 3 consecutive hours.
Hemodynamic compromise.
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