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Case: Penetrating chest trauma

A 35-year-old man presents following an industrial injury. His vital signs are currently stable.

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1. List the (6) most important injuries that may be associated with this wound. 6 marks

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2. If this patient progressed to cardiac arrest in the Emergency Department, what would be (6) specific goals of resuscitative thoracotomy? 6 marks

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