From agonal to output: An ECG history of a successful pre-hospital thoracotomy.
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.
Deakin
Charles D
CD
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust (Hampshire Division), Highcroft, Romsey Road, Winchester SO22 5DH, UK. charlesdeakin@doctors.org.uk
D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D013908:Thoracotomy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications