ED Thoracotomy–to do or not to do: that is the question. by sadia.hussain • March 26, 2013 • 1 Comment ED thoracotomies were introduced into medicine circa 1900, with endless debate and controversy to follow. It’s a procedure that no doubt can save a patient’s life, as without this “last ditch” effort, mortality would be 100% in a trauma patient… Read more →