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Diagnostic and therapeutic interventions during emergency department thoracotomy
| Interventions | Total n (%) | ED survived n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pack cell | 48 (82.8) | 10 (90.9) |
| Chest tube | 32 (55.2) | 6 (54.6) |
| Central venous line | 41 (70.7) | 11 (100) |
| Chest x-ray | 18 (31.3) | 5 (45.4) |
| Pelvic x-ray | 3 (5.2) | 1 (9.1) |
| FAST | ||
| Positive | 12 (34.3) | 4 (50.0) |
| Negative | 23 (65.7) | 4 (50.0) |
| Deep peritoneal lavage | ||
| Positive | 15 (39.5) | 3 (33.3) |
| Negative | 23 (60.5) | 6 (66.6) |
Focused abdominal ultrasonography for trauma.
