In extremis use of a Foley catheter in a cardiac stab wound.
A case is discussed of a patient who presented in extremis after a stab wound to the right ventricle. He underwent successful resuscitation using a Foley catheter both for hemostasis and for administration of resuscitation fluids. While not commonly employed in cardiac trauma management, this technique may permit increased salvage due to its simplicity and speed.
D000328:Adult; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006487:Hemostasis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000628:therapy*