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Thoracotomy (peds)
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Indications
- Chest tube output
- >10-15mL/kg evacuated
- >2-4mL/kg/hr continuous
- Continuous air leak
Contraindications
- No absolute contraindications to ED thoracotomy (emergent procedure)
