Emergency thoracotomy: how to do it in 2026
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The authors aim to provide an updated, practical guide for performing emergency thoracotomy in pre-hospital and emergency department settings, reflecting advancements in practice since the original 2005 guide. They incorporate contemporary indications, survival windows, and operational considerations to enhance decision-making in this critical trauma intervention. This guide serves to equip clinicians with the necessary procedural steps and troubleshooting strategies for effective execution of emergency thoracotomy.
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