Figure 1.
Thoracotomy simulation trainer with EDT steps being performed. (A) Incision of the chest wall. (B) Incision of the pericardium. (C) Cross‐clamping of the aorta. (D) Open cardiac massage being performed. EDT = ED thoracotomy.
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