Practicals · Traumatology and Surgery · Major operative procedures (trauma)
Thoracotomy for trauma
- Type
- Procedure
- Also called
- resuscitative thoracotomy
Videos and resources
- VideoThe CRAZIEST procedure a TRAUMA surgeon performs!17:22
- VideoED Quick Tips: ED Thoracotomy6:36
- +66 more links
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Thoracotomy for trauma” ( NMC curriculum, page 7)