Emergency thoracotomies in traumatic cardiac arrests following blunt trauma – experiences from a German level I trauma center

ConclusionBlunt trauma often results in severe injuries in various body regions. Therefore, potential injuries and corresponding surgical interventions must be known when performing RT. However, the chances of survival following RT in traumatic cardiac arrest cases following blunt trauma are small.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research