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]