From agonal to output: An ECG history of a successful pre-hospital thoracotomy

Resuscitation. 2007 Dec;75(3):525-9. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2007.05.026. Epub 2007 Aug 13.

Abstract

This case report describes the first reported successful UK pre-hospital thoracotomy performed outside the London HEMS system. Continuous ECG monitoring during the procedure has allowed presentation of sequential ECGs recorded during the procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology
  • Cardiac Tamponade / physiopathology*
  • Cardiac Tamponade / therapy
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods*
  • Heart Arrest / etiology
  • Heart Arrest / physiopathology
  • Heart Arrest / therapy*
  • Hemothorax / etiology
  • Hemothorax / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Resuscitation / methods*
  • Thoracotomy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wounds, Stab / complications