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Module 4
Module Lead | Dr Ryan McAleer & Dan Hoepner
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
Identify the indications for resuscitative thoracotomy.
Evaluate the clinical and physiological signs to guide the decision to proceed.
List the steps involved in resuscitative thoracotomy.
Locate and describe the equipment needed to perform a resuscitative thoracotomy.
What you need to do:
What you need to do:
1) Read & consider the Pre-reading resources.
2) Briefly review the Assumed Knowledge resources and refresh your understanding as required.
3) If you would like to dive deeper, consider the Extension Resources.
4) Come along to the in person session and have fun!
Pre-reading
Pre-reading
Please read/watch these resources prior to attending the in-person sessions.
Paulich & Lockey, (2020). Resuscitative Thoracotomy. BJA EducationpdfResusitative Thoracotomy | BJA Education
Resusitative Thoracotomy | BJA Education
QAS CPG Thoracotomy.pdfResuscitative Clam Shell Thoracotomy | QAS CPP
Resuscitative Clam Shell Thoracotomy | QAS CPP
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Algorithm.pdfTraumatic Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
Podcast: Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (TCA) podcast with Prof Jason Smith RN. St Emlyn’s
Podcast: Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (TCA) podcast with Prof Jason Smith RN. St Emlyn’s
Link provided for PodBean. Alternatively search Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (TCA) podcast with Prof Jason Smith RN. St Emlyn’s on your preferred app.
Assumed Prior Knowledge
Assumed Prior Knowledge
Optional, but highly recommended if you need a refresher.
ARC Guideline 11.10.1 Management of Cardiac Arrest due to Trauma.pdfARC Guideline 11.10.1 | Management of Cardiac Arrest due to Trauma
ARC Guideline 11.10.1 | Management of Cardiac Arrest due to Trauma
Finger Thoracotomy and Insertion of Large Bore Chest Drains in the ED PRO2262.pdfFinger Thoracostomy and Insertion of Large Bore Chest Drains in the Critical Care Setting
Finger Thoracostomy and Insertion of Large Bore Chest Drains in the Critical Care Setting
Extension Resources
Extension Resources
Optional extra resources if you'd like to explore further.
Emergency Resuscitative Thoracotomy - A Nationwide Analysis of Outcomes and Predictors of Futility.pdfEmergency Resuscitative Thoracotomy: A Nationwide Analysis of Outcomes and Predictors of Futility
Emergency Resuscitative Thoracotomy: A Nationwide Analysis of Outcomes and Predictors of Futility
GREAT Course Thoracotomy Demo Video.mp4Video: Demonstration on Cadaver by Prof Wullschleger
Video: Demonstration on Cadaver by Prof Wullschleger
Real procedure. Please be mindful of your surroundings when viewing.
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