Thoracotomy

Module 4

Module Lead | Dr Ryan McAleer

Learning Outcomes:

Recognise patients who may benefit from resuscitative thoracotomy
Make timely thoracotomy decisions in traumatic arrest and peri-arrest states
Coordinate team preparation and role allocation for thoracotomy
Describe the procedural sequence sufficiently to initiate thoracotomy safely
Reflect on ethical, emotional and cognitive challenges during resuscitative thoracotomy

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!

Please read/watch these resources prior to attending the in-person sessions.

PRO2641v1 - Thoracotomy.pdf

QAS CPG Thoracotomy.pdf

Optional, but highly recommended if you need a refresher.

guideline-11-10-1-management-of-cardiac-arrest-due-to-trauma-253.pdf

guideline-11-10-resuscitation-in-special-circumstances-252.pdf

Please note: this resource is also linked in the Hysterotomy pre-reading. Please review the relevant sections.

Finger Thoracotomy and Insertion of Large Bore Chest Drains in the ED PRO2262.pdf

Optional extra resources if you'd like to explore further.

25 mins on 1.25x speed

Emergency Resuscitative Thoracotomy - A Nationwide Analysis of Outcomes and Predictors of Futility.pdf

Paulich & Lockey, (2020). Resuscitative Thoracotomy. BJA Educationpdf

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