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Management of transmediastinal gunshot wounds.
| Groups | SBP (mmHg) | Evaluation | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | >100 | Chest X-ray, echocardiogram, and CT angiography | (a) Observation: most frequent (b) Surgery |
| II | 60–100 | Physical examination +/− chest X-ray and/or echocardiogram if possible | (a) Observation (b) Surgery: most frequent |
| III | <60 | ED thoracotomy | |
