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Resuscitative Thoracotomy Practices
Sponsor: Methodist Health System
Summary
Resuscitative thoracotomies (RT) are an effective life saving measure in appropriate populations \[1-8\]. Unfortunately, when used outside of these populations the mortality rate is typically more than 90% \[1-8\]. Western Trauma Association and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma have provided guidelines for which trauma patients are a candidate for RT \[1-3\].
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2022-05-18
Completion Date
2025-09-18
Last Updated
2026-06-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Resuscitative thoracotomies
Resuscitative thoracotomies is an effective life saving measure in appropriate populations \[1-8\]. Unfortunately, when used outside of these populations the mortality rate is typically more than 90% \[1-8\]. Western Trauma Association and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma have provided guidelines for which trauma patients are a candidate for RT \[1-
Locations (1)
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States