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Table 3 HEMS specific interventions performed in patients with penetrating torso injuries

From: The contribution of helicopter emergency medical services in the pre-hospital care of penetrating torso injuries in a semi-rural setting

HEMS Interventions

n = 121

Thoracostomy n[%]

31 [25.6]

Intercostal chest drain n[%]

9 [7.4]

PHEA n[%]

10 [8.3]

Blood products n[%]

34 [28.1]

PRBC (units)

76

FDP (units)

47

Thoracotomy n[%]

18 [14.9]

Intubation, without drugs n[%]

19 [15.7]

  1. PHEA pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia; PRBC packed red blood cells; FDP freeze-dried plasma