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Thoracotomy (peds)
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Contents
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Indications
2
Contraindications
3
Equipment Needed
4
Procedure
5
Complications
6
See Also
7
External Links
8
References
Indications
Chest tube output
>10-15mL/kg evacuated
>2-4mL/kg/hr continuous
Continuous air leak
Contraindications
Equipment Needed
Procedure
Complications
See Also
Thoracotomy
External Links
References
Categories
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Procedures
Trauma
Authors
:
Claire
Ross Donaldson
Neil Young