Thoracotomy is indicated in all the following conditions except:
ARapidly accumulating haemothorax
BMassive air leak
CPulmonary contusion
DPenetrating chest injuries
The ideal treatment for hemothorax with drainage greater than 200 ml/hr for 2-4 hours is:
AIntercostal tube
BWait and watch
CNeedle aspiration
DOpen thoracotomy with ligation of vessels
Emergency management for Tension pneumothorax is:
ATracheostomy
BInsertion of a chest tube
CNeedle decompression
DThoracotomy
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