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This is a parasternal long axis view demonstrating significant enlargement of the aortic root with an
Assistant Professor of Emergency ... Clinical #POCUS #Cardiac ... #Echocardiogram ... #PLAX #AorticDissection ... #Aorta #Flap
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
Compress aorta ... Cardiac Massage ... • 2 flat hands ... Instructions #procedure #emergency ... #trauma #checklist
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: ED Thoracotomy Instructions
1. CALL FOR HELP.
2. GATHER SUPPLIES.
   +/- Sterile gloves,
Traumatic Cardiac ... Thoracotomy Tray ... Massage Cross-Clamp Aorta ... Instructions #procedure #emergency ... #trauma #checklist