On scene thoracotomy: a case report.
We report a case of on scene resuscitative thoracotomy performed by an anaesthetist on a patient in cardiac arrest following a stab wound to the chest. The patient made a good recovery and was discharged from hospital within 2 weeks. The rationale for performing resuscitative thoracotomy and who should perform this procedure are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013908:Thoracotomy; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*